ENGL 2510 - American Literature I

4.5 Credits

The America we know today came into existence during the tumultuous years of 1600-1865. The literature written during that period brings to life the social, cultural, artistic, religious, and political climate of the time. By critically reading, discussing, and responding in writing to a variety of early American texts, students explore themes such as origins, community, freedom, and identity.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1011 or ENGL 1220 or ENGL 1225 or ENGL 1230

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Analyze rhetorical elements in works of early American Literature.
Contextualize authors and works of early American Literature personally, socially, culturally, philosophically, and historically.
Identify and examine multiple perspectives in, among, and as applied to works of early American Literature.
Discover universal themes in works of early American Literature.
Explore and articulate their own perspectives on universal themes in works of early American Literature.
Demonstrate an appreciation of works of early American Literature and their influence on the contemporary United States through discussion, writing, and independent engagement with literary art.

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