LIT 282 American Literature and Identity II

American Literature and Identity II examines the development of the United States by reading and analyzing a variety of literary texts from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, with a focus on the historical and social contexts in which they appear. The course will explore the development and expression of some of the fundamental assumptions, myths, and beliefs that influence the ways Americans have thought about themselves and their society.

3 credit hours
Satisfies Foundations - American Citizenship for “Generation Next”