Develop a course paper that accomplishes the following:
Formulate an original argumentative/persuasive thesis on a work of literature (or works of literature) to come to a conclusion about a theme
Apply a theoretical framework (New Historicism, Cultural Studies, Feminism, etc.) to help interpret a work of literature
Compare and contrast literary critical interpretations to situate argument of course paper in the appropriate discourse community
Critique literary critical interpretations to position course paper in discursive context
Synthesize literary critical interpretations to position course paper in discursive context
Distinguish pertinent social, economic, historical, cultural, etc. frameworks to help interpret a work of literature
Examine examples from a literary work in support of argumentative/persuasive thesis