(731531-3) Methods of Literary Study and Research
(Method-Research)
Course DescriptionÂ
This is a skill or, say, âhow-toâ course. Students will learn how to read and what to look for in a literary text. Methods of writing a critical summary, ways of using library resources, and techniques of documentation shall be in particular focus. Students will write a 5-10 page long research paper developing a topic and showing proper format of footnotes and bibliographical entries.
Text:
PMLA Style Sheet, the latest edition.
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David B. Becoming A
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Martin. et al. Ways of
Reading: Advanced Readings Skills for Students of English
Literature. New York, NY: Routledge, 1993.
Scholes, Robert. et al. Elements of Literature: Essay,
Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Film. New York, NY: Oxford
University Press, 1986.
Altick, Richard D.
The Art of Literary
Research. New York, NY: W. W. Norton & Company.
1981.
Patterson, Margaret C. Literary Research Guide. New
York, NY: the Modern Language Association of America.
1983.
Wood ward, Jeannette A. Writing Research Papers:
Investigating Resources in Cyberspace. Lincolnwood
(Chicago), ILL: NTC Publishing Group. 1997.
- Administrator: Dr. Ali Abureesh
- Course creator: Dr. Ali Abureesh