Courses

American Literature II – ENGL 2132

Fall 2024

Description

A chronological study of American literature from the Civil War to the present, this course presents a broad overview of American literature from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Students will utilize various critical approaches and reading strategies as they examine important authors and themes of this period. The course will pay attention to literary movements, regional writing, native and immigrant cultures, and multiple perspectives.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Identify and apply a variety of critical approaches to literature
• Identify the important literary periods and themes of American literature from the mid-nineteenth century to the present
• Demonstrate knowledge of a diversity of American cultures through the study of literature
• Apply various reading strategies to text in order to summarize, synthesize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate the literature
• Using MLA style and a variety of sources, write a paper on American literature that shows original thought, research, and an ability to assimilate and synthesize the ideas of others
• Enhance technological skills.

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