LIT 220 - American Literature From 1865 - Present

3 Credit(s)

Survey of American literature beginning with the period after the Civil War to the present. Major American writers in poetry, fiction and drama will be read and discussed in relation to the development of intellectual thought and literary theory. Includes writers which reflect diverse voices - Native American, African American, Asian American, Latin American, etc. - that make America unique.

Prereqs: ENG 101 or ENG 102 with a passing grade
Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Remote, Online
CORE42 MOTR Number - Name:
MOTR LITR 101B - American Literature Core MOTR Image

Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will examine and discuss how literature enhances self-awareness and cultural appreciation.
CLO 2) Students will describe the social, historical, and cultural context from which the literature is derived.
CLO 3) Students will articulate an informed response to the texts using the language of the genres.
CLO 4) Students will explain various critical approaches to literature.
CLO 5) Students will formulate and defend a personal critical approach to literature with evidence from texts.