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English
808: Theoretical Approaches to Print Culture, 1700-1900 Preparation,
attendance, and Preparation – 10% Seminar
Module Presentations – 10% each; total 30% –a one
page outline of the presentation must be distributed to everyone in the
class. –length:
approx. 10 min. Seminar
Module Papers – 15% each; total 45% –this
short paper of 5-7 pages must meet the criteria of a coherent,
well-argued critical essay. The
argument should focus theoretical and historical concerns of the module
on the primary text the student has selected. –students
may develop the papers out of their module presentations and should take
account of issues and ideas raised during class discussion. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to discuss
their topic ideas with the module instructor. –papers
should be submitted to the module instructor and are due the week after
the module: Week 5, Oct. 6; Week 8, Oct. 27; Week 12, Nov. 24. –one of
the three essays will form the basis of the final web presentation. Web Site
Presentation – 15% –consists
of reconceptualizing one of the seminar module papers for presentation
on the web, and to the class, as a scholarly research site. The class presentation will take place in Week 13, Dec. 1,
and the final version of the site is due the following week: Week 14,
Dec. 8. –the web
assignment will necessitate rethinking the ideas in the paper in a
visual format and for a different medium.
To that end, the web sites must incorporate on-line resources for
informational, illustrative and critical purposes. –sites will be evaluated by all three instructors. |
