The American Novel

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A survey of representative American novels of the nineteenth century to recent times. Typically offered Spring. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- OR ENGL 10800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR HONR 11100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate knowledge of a range of topics and literary conventions related to the American novel. 2. Discuss those topics and conventions in relation to their diverse historical, cultural, and aesthetic contexts. 3. Produce well-reasoned written arguments about American novels based on appropriate use of textual evidence. View Class Schedule