Principal works of Dickens, Thackeray, or George Eliot. Studies in Modern British Fiction. Studies in American Literature Since 1900. Studies in Literary Criticism. An intensive analysis of current trends in critical theory and method, in the context of their philosophical, literary and historical backgrounds.
Special emphasis is given to the various purposes of contemporary critical activity.
Advanced seminar 902. Master's Manuscript Tutorial. A tutorial in which the creative manuscript required for graduation is developed. Two semesters are required. Intensive Study of Single Authors.