English 299 - COLQ: LITERARY RESEARCH METHDS

Colloquium on literary research methods for advanced English majors. The course provides guidance on design and conduct supporting the development of literary research projects, including question definition, choice of methodology and critical framework, selection of sources, and evidence evaluation, in a research community of one's peers. This course trains students to employ sophisticated research techniques that can support advanced work in honors or special studies projects, and interested students will be encouraged to develop proposals for honors or special studies over the course of the semester. Prerequisites: ENG 199, ENG 200 and two 200-level literature courses. Enrollment limit of 15.