How has the study of english literature changed over the last century

Hi,
I need to write an essay on the topic "how has the study of english literature changed over the last century" for my graduate application but I am quite clueless about what exatly I should be writing. If anyone can then please help me with proper informations.

Thanks

That is a tough question. But then again, for graduate studies you have to be ready for tough questions. You have to read books and articles about how English lit is taught.

For example, can you find a text book that was used in the early 20th century? But do not just start reading old text books and trying to compare... you need an article or book to guide you... You would find such a book if you were taking a graduate class about teaching English lit. If you find out what text book is used in a course for people who will be teaching English literature, you will find your answers.

I searched, but I cannot find any articles for you :-(

Wow, you know what you might have to do? Search a database for "English Literature" and then read books and articles from early 20th century, and compare them with books and articles from the 21st century. Along the way, you might find the perfect article to guide you... something that discusses new methods of teaching eng. lit and how they are different.

thnk u susan dat was of great help...