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May 11, 2024
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2022-2023 Archived Catalog
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ENGL-232 Modern American LiteratureCredits 3 / 3 Contact Hours Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; 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
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