This is a one-credit course that includes extensive literature research with the option of either two 10-page essays on two different topics or one 20-page essay on one topic based on researched material. Regardless? of the option selected, students must present one 45-minute PowerPoint presentation (followed by an oral question-and-answer session) on one of the selected research topics. Evaluation will be based on the essays, the PowerPoint presentation, and the ability to answer oral questions after the PowerPoint presentation.