This course is a capstone experience that requires students to draw on their academic skills and knowledge acquired in the BA English programme to develop an independent research project under the supervision of an EN faculty member. Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, the student will identify a suitable research topic, locate research materials, collect data or analyze texts, document and present the results. The project is normally completed in groups, though it may be completed individually under special circumstances. In the first semester, students will submit a revised project proposal and complete a written test. In the second semester, students will submit drafted chapters, a completed research project and give a presentation. Students will meet with their supervisors at least six times throughout the course of the project to discuss the direction and progress of their research. The final submission is an original and coherent research contribution of approximately 7000-8000 words for individual projects and 8,000-10,000 words for group projects.