American Literature IMOTR LITR101A (ENG 2430)

Term: 2011 Spring Semester

Faculty

Christopher James OttoShow MyInfo popup for Christopher James Otto

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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM (1/12/2011 - 5/16/2011) Location: MAIN AS 205

Description

Prerequisite: ENG1330 with a minimum grade of C.
The primary purpose of this course is to help students understand and appreciate early American literature. Covering the Puritan Period, Revolutionary Period, and Romantic Period, nonfiction essays, journals, short stories, and poetry will be studied. Classes are discussion oriented, with lectures provided to introduce historical information, facts about the authors, and terminology peculiar to particular periods and genres. A strong emphasis will be placed on reading and discussion.