LIT/255 - Survey of American Literature to 1860
Course Description
This course will survey pre-colonial through Civil War era writings in America. The influence of local economic, religious, cultural, and political changes on a diverse range of literary works, genres, and movements of the time will be explored.
This undergraduate course is 5 weeks.
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Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes
- Identify major authors and works in American literature prior to 1860.
- Describe the role of literature in America prior to 1860.
- Summarize distinguishing features in writing styles of pre-Civil war authors.
Prerequisites
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