American Literature Since 1865

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This course is a survey of the American literary tradition from post-Civil War writers to the present. Students will read a range of major American authors in order to trace the development, influence and practice of American literature. Authors may include Alexie, Baldwin, Cather, Chopin, Ellison, Erdrich, Faulkner, Frost, Gilman, Hemingway, Tan, Updike and Walker. Major attention is also given to the preparation and writing of the research paper. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENG-152, ENG-197, ENG-201, ENGE- 201 or ENGCR-201 with a grade of C or higher.