JUST 470 - Research&Rdg in Jewish Am Lit

Credits: 4

Research and Reading in Jewish American Literature is a project course designed to produce original research. Using skills for investigating any literature, students use and cite primary and secondary sources (including databases and archives) and collaborate on a project focused in Jewish American literature. The course promotes heavy use of the library. Taught through the lens of a major topic in Jewish American or Jewish literature in translation, it will also be useful for advanced students in any literary field. Grading will be based on short research exercises throughout the course and a major report exploring findings to conclude the course. Restricted to students with junior or senior standing. Offered in Fall.