This bi-weekly writing workshop is designed as a space to practice writing and presenting in different academic genres: such as journal articles, job market materials, conference presentations, or job talks. We will have each participant submit one chosen piece each semester, and discuss two pieces at each session; written texts will be circulated beforehand, and talks can be presented during the session. Everyone will offer feedback for each other’s work, which we will discuss during our meetings. While the workshop will primarily allow the participants to practice these professional genres, it can also serve as a motivation to stay on track with one’s own writing goals, and a way to get experience with giving feedback to others’ work.
Founded as a graduate program in 1904 and joining with the undergraduate Literature Concentration in 2007, Harvard’s Department of Comparative Literature operates at the crossroads of multilingualism, literary study, and media history.
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