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, as well as those students who want to do a research module (Recherchemodul). Students will hone their academic writings skills through various writing exercises, develop an exposé/RPO (research project outline) in the course of the semester, and undertake some first work on their project. Furthermore, this course offers opportunities for individual consultation to discuss their writing exercises and research projects. In order to receive their credit points, students will have to document their course work by uploading it on Stud.IP.
Please note: this course will not meet online, except for the individual consultations, which will take place online and via BigBlueButton on specified dates during the scheduled hours of the course, (Wednesdays 8.15-9.45).