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 can develop an exposé in the course of the term, or present the results of their present work on their theses, as well as hone their academic writing skills. The course also offers opportunities to discuss seminal theoretical texts central to the research projects of the participants.
Requirements: regular attendance; development and presentation of an exposé; completion of writing assignments; active participation in class discussions.