ENG 231 American Literature I
This course covers selected works in American literature from its beginnings to 1865. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
Competencies
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate features of literary texts in several genres, applying appropriate literary and cultural terms.
2. Critically analyze and interpret American literature from its beginnings to 1865 within historical and cultural contexts.
3. Write critical essays about American literature that integrate primary and secondary sources using MLA documentation and standard academic written conventions.
Offered
Fall, Summer