ENG 205 - American Literature I

Credit Hour(s): 3
Identity has been a central subject for those libing on the North American continent from the time of its earliest literary works. Aspects of identity that have influenced the development of American literature include race, gender, class and ethnicity. In this course, we will use literary texts as a basis for discussing how American identities evolved through the period before the Civil War. Students will explore both primary and secondary sources to analyze literature using multiple critical approaches. 3 Credit(s).

This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Core Competency in Written Communication.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Course Session Cycle: Fall
Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year