LFU:online

The aim of this course is to discuss scholarly methods and literary and cultural theories for the writing of theses as well as individual outlines of theses in order to provide helpful feedback in regard to contents, form, and methodology

This course is primarily for students writing their M.A. thesis but anyone else interested is welcome. The aim is to discuss recent methods and theories of scholarship and research.

Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contributions by participants).

Course examination according to § 7, statute section on "study-law regulations"

Mario Klarer, Präsentieren auf Englisch: Alles für einen professionellen Auftritt - mit vielen Praxisbeispielen. 6th ed. Munich: Redline Verlag, 2019; 157pp.

Mario Klarer, A Short Literary History of the United States. London, New York:Routledge, 2014; 200 pp.

Mario Klarer, An Introduction to Literary Studies. 4rd ed. London, New York: Routledge, 2022; 260 pp.

M. H. Abrams, Geoffrey Galt Harpham, A Glossary of Literary Terms, 9th ed. Boston: Wadsworth, 2009.

Prerequisite for the Master's Program: none