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Choose a significant work of literature not on our syllabus and
probe its relationship to dark romanticism. The project will consist
of the following:
- A lively, information-packed presentation to the class, roughly
ten minutes long, in which you: introduce your book to the class
(highlighting whatever's most important to you about the author's
background, the work's genre, its readership, the trajectory of
the plot), trace intriguing connections to reading we've done,
cite historical evidence of influence, and wrap up with the thesis
of your research paper. A five minute question session will follow
the presentation.
- An annotated bibliography (10 to 15 entries), due on the day
of the class presentation, which reflects critical and historical
research you've done on your chosen text and its relationship
to dark romanticism.
- A brief and beautifully written research paper (6-8 pages),
due in class one week after your presentation (whoever schedules
his or her presentation before Spring Break may opt for the due
date of Tuesday March 30). This paper will be the final form of
your project, and will specifically cite works listed in the bibliography.
The thesis may reflect modification or development since (or because
of) the presentation. Use whatever major citation you prefer (such
as APA or MLA)--just make sure you're consistent.
Sign-ups for presentations will begin in class on Thursday, Feb.
11, first come first served, so figure out what works best with
your schedule this term.
