Formal papers and a travel journal relating the literature course to the study tour practicum are required for the practicum. An in-depth study of major American writers of the 19th century with primary emphasis on the artistic achievements of each figure. Some attention also is given to the development of characteristically American philosophical and social concepts as these are evidenced in the works being discussed. The student assists the coordinator of the Writing Center in developing instructional materials and other resources for Writing Center tutors. The student tutor, trained in composition theory and instruction, will serve as a tutor in the College Writing Center.
Course is repeatable.
Prerequisites ENGL 377 and permission of Writing Center Director. ENGL 483 . ENGL 484 . The student serves for one semester on the staff of Sans Merci , the Shepherd College literary magazine as a proofreader, copy editor, student editor, art director, or in any other capacity approved by the Sans Merci faculty editors. Under the supervision of a faculty mentor of the student's choice, the student will propose a project, have the proposal approved, and execute a project.