There are two suggested topics, listed below, but if you want to write on
another topic relevant to the course, feel free to do so. It might be a good idea,
however, in that case, to check with me and/or your TA first (i.e., even before
writing your introductory paragraph and outline).
I don’t expect or recommend that you use any sources beyond the texts
assigned for the course. If so you must of course make it clear exactly what you
are using and how (this applies even if you don’t quote verbatim). Also: whatever
topic you choose, and whatever outside material you may use, it should still be
clear that the paper was written for this course.