ENGL-231 American Literature to 1865

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, 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 examines the development of American literature beginning with the writings of the first European explorers and Native American oral tradition, featuring selected essays, autobiographical writings, poems, fiction, and drama from the mid-15th century to 1865. Through critical reading and analysis, students will deepen their understanding of how literature is informed by and interrogates historical events, cultural forces, and worldviews.

Course Outcomes
1. Apply critical thinking to the analysis of American literature
2. Develop clear and coherent written arguments that analyze and interpret American literature

3. Examine American literature through a lens of global and cultural awareness
4. Participate constructively in discussions focused on the analysis and appreciation of American literature