ENG 517 - Advanced Studies in World Literature

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of literary and critical theories.
• Engage in a scholarly dialogue with a range of secondary criticism and/or critical theory in their own writing.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in research methodologies.
• Identify the characteristic themes, techniques, and conventions of a representative group of texts in World literature focused by theme, author, theoretical approach, or social and historical context.
• Develop a thesis-driven argument that is focused by specific interpretive or analytical questions, that is supported by evidence from multiple texts, and that synthesizes multiple perspectives.
• Apply theoretical approaches to literary texts at an advanced level.
• Lead discussion using appropriate discussion questions and providing relevant background information.