ENGL-232 American Literature 1865 to present

Credits 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 examines the development of American literature from the end of the Civil War to the present day, featuring selected essays, autobiographical writings, poems, fiction, and drama. 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