Emphasis in courses which fulfill this requirement will be on works that are generally recognized as central to and significant for one's cultural literacy and thereby enhance the student's understanding of our literary and artistic heritage. Courses stress literary works as well as the history and criticism of literature and the arts. Five quizzes testing comprehension and identification. Two Short Essays and a Paper Proposal. Essays should be two to three pages in length, typed, and double-spaced.
Essays are due at the beginning of the class session as noted on the schedule.
The Critical Paper should demonstrate close engagement with the issues implicit in the novel of your choice. You should use the materials presented in class, reviews, and other critical materials to enhance a strong reading of this novel. The paper should be at least seven pages long and no more than fifteen pages while conforming with MLA Styles for footnotes, endnotes, or parenthetical references and a bibliography or List of Works Cited. This proposal should include a proposed thesis statement or paragraph and an outline of your paper. The initial calculation of your grade will be based on the above points.