May 21, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

ILCS 30000 - Methods Of Research And Criticism



Study of methods of literary analysis and bibliographical documentation. Basic techniques of research, footnoting, and intensive writing. Critical approaches to traditional and digital works of literature, with a primary focus on works from the Spanish-language, French-language, German-language, Arabic-language and Japanese-language traditions (read in English translation). Required for Spanish majors. Approved by College of Liberal Arts for use in fulfilling the Second Semester Writing, Research, and Methods requirement (COLA Requirements, Part B) and as an option for fulfilling Thematic Area E with a non-Western designation in the College of Liberal Arts Requirements. 

Preparation for Course
P: ENGL 13100 or ENGL 23301 or equivalent.

Cr. 3.
Notes
Required for foreign language majors.
Approved by College of Liberal Studies for use in fulfilling the sophomore writing requirement.
Student Learning Outcomes