Particular emphasis on Shakespeare's changing concept of love. Othe rtopics include the effect of Renaissance melancholy on the comic tone. Emphasis on issues surrounding literary expressions of multiculturalism exploring themes of conflict, alienation, and assimilation. The project is intended to demonstrate ability to conduct independent research and present the results in writing of commendable quality. Seminar - Provides an intensive study of a selected literary movement or period from either British or American literature.
Students produce a research seminar paper related to the topic studied.