ENG-201 American Literature: 1620 to 1865

A study of selected readings from the important literature of the United States. Emphasis is placed on the most significant writings of representative authors from 1620 to 1865.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG-101

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Humanities

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. analyze a given text within its cultural and historical contexts
2. formulate and articulate critical arguments about literary texts
3. evaluate representative authors according to their cultural and historical contexts
4. utilize critical reading, writing, and thinking skills through discussions and analyses of assigned course readings

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ENG 201: American Literature: 1620 to 1865

Department

Humanities

Course Description

A study of selected readings from the important literature of the United States. Emphasis is placed on the most significant writings of representative authors from 1620 to 1865.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

ENG-101

Course Learning Outcomes

1. analyze a given text within its cultural and historical contexts
2. formulate and articulate critical arguments about literary texts
3. evaluate representative authors according to their cultural and historical contexts
4. utilize critical reading, writing, and thinking skills through discussions and analyses of assigned course readings

Topic Outline

1. Studying individual, primary texts related to the semester’s focus
2. Finding, reading, discussing, evaluating, and incorporating critical analyses into discussion and formal writing projects.