ENG-202 American Literature: 1865 to Present

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 1865 to the present.

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 within 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 202: American Literature: 1865 to Present

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 1865 to the present.

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 within 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.