English (ENGL) 492

Overview

Students in ENGL 492 complete an extended research and writing project under the direction of a professor. The topic for the project will be determined by consultation between the student and the professor. The course of study will normally include the production of a major paper. The project proposal will include the goals, the procedures, and the deadline for completing the different phases of the work.

Outline

ENGL 492 is designed for students who want to pursue a particular literary topic of study. There is some choice of topic which is limited by the research and teaching interests of the faculty in the Centre for Language and Literature. A project can focus on the works of a major author. The approach can be primarily literary or interdisciplinary.

Note that ENGL 492 has a similar purpose and structure as ENGL 491, which has a strong emphasis on Cultural Studies.

Evaluation

To receive credit for ENGL 492, you must achieve a minimum grade of 50 percent on each assignment and a composite course grade of at least “D” (50 percent). The weighting of the course assignments is as follows:

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.