American Literature 1 – Pre-colonial Period to the Civil War
Focuses on American literature from the pre-colonial era to 1865. Examines the nature of American culture as expressed through a variety of genres and historical periods. Employs different literary critical approaches. Computer use required for online sections. Prerequisite: ENG101.
Subject Code: LIT
Course Number: 212
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours 3
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the historical and social context of literary works within their appropriate periods.
2. Relate aspects of historical literature pieces to contemporary personal experiences.
3. Describe how the historic and social events and trends are reflected in the literature of the time.
4. Identify influential writers of American literature before 1865.
5. Identify landmark literary works published before 1865.
6. Apply the rules of mechanics correctly in written work.
7. Employ credible academic sources as part of literary research.
8. Create coherent written critiques of works of literature.
Effective Term: Fall 2020
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