ENG2560

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American Lit since Civil War

Course Description

Students will study key works of American literature from 1865 to the present as well major literary movements such as regionalism, naturalism, realism, modernism and beyond. American writing will be approached in both historical and artistic context. In addition to studying texts of major authors such as Twain, James, Chopin, Chestnutt, London, Cather, Faulkner, Frost, Sandburg, Ginsberg and O'Connor, as well as contemporary authors including Morrison, Silko, Erdrich, Kingston, and Updike, students will study other works that focus on the rich diversity of voices and styles of American literature. Prerequisites: ENG 1530. J occasionally; C occasionally.

Academic Level (Course Level)

CR

Schedule Type

Interactive TV, Lecture

Grade Modes

Audit, Special Audit, Standard Letter Grade, Credit/Fail Standard Letter

Course Attributes

E, H, L