An interdisciplinary synthesis of studies in literature and the performing arts, with emphasis on literary texts set to music. Within the discipline of literary studies, students will employ a range of theoretical perspectives and methods to analyze texts from variety of genres and contexts based on close reading, critical writing, and discussion, in conjunction with analyzing the practical and aesthetic elements of music. Students will compare literary and musical disciplinary approaches to literary/aesthetic concepts and devices as part of evaluating the aesthetics of performing literary texts.