American Literature I. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0

Catalog description

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. ENG 231 is an introduction to traditional and nontraditional writers, significant literary trends and movements, literary terminology, and a variety of critical approaches; Students seeking to take this course to meet the college transfer humanities requirement may also take ENG 232 (no ENG prerequisites).