ENGL 600 - Introduction to Graduate Studies

Units: 4
Introduction to the major research tools for the study of English; survey and evaluation of various methods in literary criticism. Required for M.A. in English.

Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to analyze and interpret literary and critical texts in clear and cogent prose.
Discuss 2-3 theoretical perspectives about literature and apply these to the literature we read.
Prepare a 5-page prospectus for a research seminar paper that demonstrates facility with conducting research in traditional and nontraditional ways, including writing an Annotated Bibliography of at least 7 critical secondary sources.
Demonstrate the ability to locate 2 upcoming literary conferences appropriate for presenting the research topic they developed in the prospectus.
Work collaboratively in class presentations and independently on research paper of 12-15 pages.