American Literary Landscapes

Catalog description

This course's central questions explore what and/or who is "American" as well as how earlier voices intersect with current events. Class conversations will interweave past and present as students survey American literature from its Indigenous origins to its dynamic contemporary expressions. Along the way, we will study written, spoken, and material texts, thoughtfully considering how each voice shapes our understanding of American identity and literary history. Reading responses, presentations, papers, and exams will determine final grades.