The dissertation proposal and the specialty exam serve different purposes and should be viewed as separate activities, even though often executed concurrently. The dissertation proposal marks the ...

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The doctoral dissertation may address any subject in literary or film/media theory. It is an opportunity for sustained inquiry into topics of literary-theoretical, literary-historical, or ...

You should consult with your department to determine the preferred textual arrangement and manual of style, including the presentation of footnotes/endnotes and the manner in which references are to ...