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A capstone course focused on a defined area of literary study, such as a major author, literary movement or genre. Content varies depending on instructor. Especially recommended for students going on to professional or graduate school.

A study of significant contemporary literary theories. Selected approaches to literary texts may include formalist, Freudian, reader response, poststructural, cultural and new historicist criticism.

Drawing on various disciplines, this course focuses on methods for "reading" culture and contemporary consciousness, concentrating on word and image in the formation of attitudes, ideologies and myths. Introduces cultural analysis and a metalanguage through which students can understand the competing sign systems and discourses of culture.

Open only to juniors and seniors. Internship to acquaint English majors with careers and professions and to show them how their special skills can be used in these environments. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credit hours, 4 of which may count toward the English major. Students must apply for the internship one semester in advance. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

The senior portfolio course is required for all English majors in the last semester of their senior year. The course assesses student attainment of stated outcomes and offers preparation for career development, including employment or graduate and professional schools.