This course is open to all students who are preparing to write - or are already in the process of writing - their BA and MA theses in American literary and cultural studies, or who want to do a research module (Recherchemodul). Here, students will hone their academic writings skills through various writing exercises, develop an exposé in the course of the term, and present the results of their work in progress. The course also offers opportunities to discuss seminal theoretical texts central to the research projects of the individual participants.
Requirements: regular attendance; development and presentation of an exposé; completion of writing assignments; active participation in class discussions.