Every fall semester at RWU, English Literature majors produce and present their senior thesis that is open to the public. In this conference-style colloquium, students present a 10-minute synopsis of their final 20-page thesis and open the floor to a small Q&A. Students get to choose their projects based on a wide variety of themes. Below is an example of an abstract from Libby Bennet, an English Literature major, from last year’s English Colloquium based on Popular Culture.
Libby Bennet presents: “Bridgerton: A Second Story of a White-Washed Era”
Dearest readers, do you know the dangers of a single story? Despite the controversy surrounding Bridgerton’s color-casting (2020), it offers a second story to traditionally white-washed Regency fictions.
If you wish to check other student abstracts, please feel free to check the RWU English Literature page. https://rwuenglish.com/senior-thesis-colloquium/
Also, this year’s colloquium is around the corner! Please keep your eyes peeled for our Events category, and make sure to stay tuned in for more information!