For this paper, each student will choose a specific school of literary theory that relates to one of the primary works read in the course. Read as much as you can on your chosen subject and become an expert on what’s been written about it. You will be asked to summarise your chosen theory, apply it in a literary analysis and then discuss your analysis including new perspectives (750-1500 words total, double-spaced). Each student must use at least 4 different scholarly sources for this assignment. Formal citations and bibliography are required. You can read about some of the different schools of literary theory on MasterclassLinks to an external site. or get an overview from Leitch, V. B. et al. (2010). The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism, 2nd ed., Norton & CompanyDownload Leitch, V. B. et al. (2010). The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism, 2nd ed., Norton & Company Your literary analysis should include Introduction (max. 150 words) Briefly introduce the focus of your paper, your chosen primary work and the most important secondary sources. Remember, an introduction is used to prepare your reader for what they are about to read so they can better follow your argument. Theoretical summary Write a summary of your chosen literary theory/method detailing the important aspects and positions of your chosen theory, how it came to be, key-members and directions that are relevant for your argument. Here, the focus the is to show that you can seperate theory from analysis while at the same time prioritising only relevant information. This helps you understand the basics of your chosen theory apart from your main work. Literary analysis Write a literary analysis of your primary work (if a novel, choose only a chapter or two) using your literary theory summarised above using close reading. How you shape your argument is ultimately up to you, but remember to always include references to primary and secondary sources. This part of the assignment aims to have you use your chosen literary theory as a magnifying glass on your primary source. Your analysis should be what brings you to your interpretation, not the other way around. Discussion Using your analysis and summary from previous, write a discussion where you apply a second focus to your analysis. This could be a different theory, a different sub-section of your chosen literary school or similar. The focus of this section is to force you to see your primary work from different angles in ways that may cooporate your existing analysis or oppose it. Conclusion (max. 150 words) A brief conclusion on the analysis. Remember that a conclusion is not a place where you summarise your previous findings, but where you tie together your points from each of the three sections. I strongly discourage you from writing on the author, biographical and/or autobiographical methods as such a topic would require specific information about the author in question for which reliable sources on Nordic authors in English are scarce. You can still look into autofiction if this is something you are interested in. Citation style: APA 7th EditionLinks to an external site. and must include bibliography. Purpose: This assignment aims to have you apply research to strengthen your literary analysis, building on principles worked on in assignment #1. The research report helps you map out the purpose, methods, results and implications of your secondary sources in a structured format and allows you to reflect on and consider how you may implement each source into your argument/analysis. Due Date: Sunday, May 31st, 11:59 pm. This assignment is percentage graded (0-100%). Grace period: This assignment is subject to a three day grace-period. This means that while you should aim at getting the analysis in by the deadline, no penalties will be given if the assignment is handed in within three days (Wednesday, June 3rd, 11:59 pm). Any assignments handed in after the grace period will receive a -1% penalty per day late. Any assignments handed in after Sunday June 7 will not be accepted. If you have any questions about the assignment, please email me your questions on annkathrine.havemose@ubc.ca, ask me after class or come to my office hours. Rubric NORD Research Report NORD Research Report Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction 10 to >8.0 pts Accomplished (A/A-) Clearly summarizes the aims of the literary theory and how each of the chosen sources relate to it. 8 to >5.0 pts Proficient (B+/B/B-) Summary is complete, but lacks clarity. 5 to >3.0 pts Developing (C+/C/C-) The aims of the theory is not communicated clearly; connection between sources and theory is not obvious. 3 to >0 pts Novice (D/F) No real introduction. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization 25 to >20.0 pts Accomplished (A/A-) Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and is easy to read and follow. 20 to >15.0 pts Proficient (B+/B/B-) Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs, but can be slightly difficult to read and follow due to the organization of the paper. 15 to >10.0 pts Developing (C+/C/C-) Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed or in correct order. 10 to >0 pts Novice (D/F) The information appears to be disorganized and the paragraphs are not easy to follow. 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of information 25 to >20.0 pts Accomplished (A/A-) Clearly summarizes the aims and methods of the theoretical school in question. The information given shows the author fully understands the ideas and concepts as they relate to literary analysis. 20 to >15.0 pts Proficient (B+/B/B-) Clearly summarizes the aims and methods of the theoretical school in question. The information given shows the author has mostly understood the ideas and concepts as they relate to literary analysis. 15 to >10.0 pts Developing (C+/C/C-) Information given clearly relates to the main topic, but is unfocused and disorganized. The information given shows the author is beginning to understand the ideas and concepts as they relate to literary analysis. 10 to >0 pts Novice (D/F) Information given has little to no relation to the topic in question. The information given shows that the author lacks understanding of the ideas and concepts and/or their relation to literary analysis. 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAmount of information 15 to >11.0 pts Accomplished (A/A-) The paper prioritizes information appropriately without neglecting aspects relevant to the topic. Does not exceed word-limit. 11 to >7.0 pts Proficient (B+/B/B-) The paper does not adequately prioritize information. Includes all aspects relevant to the topic. Does not exceed word-limit. 7 to >3.0 pts Developing (C+/C/C-) All information is given the same amount of space with little to no prioritization. Aspects relevant to the topic has been neglected. Does not exceed word-limit or slightly exceeds word limit. 3 to >0 pts Novice (D/F) Leaves out important aspects relevant to the topic. Information runs on excessively. Exceeds word-limit. 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion 15 to >11.0 pts Accomplished (A/A-) You have selected the information most relevant to the aims of your research paper. Your conclusion shows a clear link between the theoretical school and your chosen primary work/topic. 11 to >7.0 pts Proficient (B+/B/B-) You have selected information mostly relevant to the aims of your research paper. Your conclusion shows a connection betten the theoretical school and your chosen primary work/topic. 7 to >3.0 pts Developing (C+/C/C-) Only some of the information you have selected js relevant to the aims of your research paper. Your conclusion shows a vague connection between the theoretical school and your chosen primary work/topic. 3 to >0 pts Novice (D/F) Little or none of the information you have selected is relevant to the aims of your research paper. Your conclusion shows no connection between the theoretical school and your chosen primary work/topic. 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources 10 to >8.0 pts Accomplished (A/A-) All sources relate to your theoretical school; all sources are accurately documentd in the desired APA format. 8 to >5.0 pts Proficient (B+/B/B-) All sources relate to your theoretical school; most sources are accurately documentd in the desired APA format. 5 to >3.0 pts Developing (C+/C/C-) Most sources relate to your theoretical school; Few sources are accurately documentd in the desired APA format. 3 to >0 pts No Marks Only some sources relate to your theoretical school; Few or no sources are accurately documentd in the desired APA format. 10 pts Total Points: 100