ENGL-232 Modern American Literature

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL-101 or ENGL-103 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
This course is a study of classic and representative works of modern American literature including novels drama short stories and poetry.

Course Outcomes
1. Identify and explore a variety of genres: essays, letters, speeches, short stories, novel excerpts, autobiography, and poetry 2. Improve critical thinking, reading and writing skills 3. Improve oral presentation skills 4. Encourage team building and cooperation 5. Provide background on historical events and issues that shaped America and that influenced American writers from the 1900-2000 6. Provide tools for reading, enjoying and appreciating the role of literature in shaping and reflecting a culture 7. Appreciate the universal nature of literature to reflect the human experience