LIT 210 - American Literature From Beginnings -1865

3 Credit(s)

Study of development of U.S. literary tradition through 1865. Reading and discussion of myth, folklore, poetry, fiction, drama, historical documents, and other texts.

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 101A - American Literature Core MOTR Image

Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will analyze literary texts from the beginnings of American literature through 1865 within their historical and cultural contexts.
CLO 2) Students will evaluate how early American literature reflects and shapes national identity, values, and conflicts.
CLO 3) Students will interpret a range of genres, including myth, folklore, poetry, fiction, drama, and historical documents, to trace the development of the U.S. literary tradition.