ENGL C241 Survey of American Literature I: Beginnings to
1865
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION
This literature course introduces students to American
authors from the Colonial Period to the beginning of the
twentieth century. The course emphasizes analyzing texts and
studying the intellectual, social, and cultural history of
Americans.
REQUISITES
Advisory: Level 1 reading and Level 1 writing
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the course, the student
will be able to
- understand the literary elements of plot, structure,
character, theme, and imagery.
- apply the literary elements of plot, structure,
character, theme, and imagery to a specific literary work.
- describe major writers, works, and genres, such as the
novel and essay, as well as movements, such as romanticism
and realism.
- explain the relation between historical context and
literary elements.
v 5.11.07 |
 This
course is also offered as
an Honors Program course.
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