-Literature Masterclass is a community where all Literature majors (English and foreign languages) can discuss an issue, a short text, and/or questions with a visiting scholar as well as with one another.
-Masterclass is an opportunity for Literature majors to interact with scholars and critics from around the country.
-Masterclass enables literature majors to use the skills and knowledge they have gained to consider contemporary critical questions about texts from different historical periods, literary traditions, and critical approaches.
-Masterclass also offers insight into the requirements, processes and expectations of graduate and professional studies.
-Masterclass offers the advantage of working one-on-one with graduate student mentors.
-Masterclass meets three times per term for 1 hour of credit. All Literature majors are welcome!!!!
MASTERCLASS SCHEDULE - AUTUMN, 2013
September 6 @ 4: Introduction to Masterclass in the English Dept. Lounge, Herring 255
September 20 @ noon & 4: Julian Yates, University of Delaware, Location TBA
November 1: Percival Everett, Distinguished Professor, University of Southern California, Location TBA
November 14: Karen Jacobs, University of Colorado, Boulder, Location TBA
Open to Everyone*
September 13 @ 3: "How To Apply to Graduate School in English: Overview"
September 27 @ 3: "Preparing CVs, Personal Statements, and Writing Samples"
*This program is open to all literature majors and minors in the School of Humanities, including English, French, Hispanic Studies, Classics, and other languages. Participants must enroll in HURC 401 and will earn 1 credit hour when they complete the course.
For further information email Judith Roof at roof@rice.edu or Tim Morton at tbm2@rice.edu.
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