ENG 406 : American literature

Prerequisites: Senior Standing

This is a course for Primary and Secondary English specialists. The course looks at the various generic areas in American literature, such as the styles of poetry that have emerged, the Slave Narratives, American novels, and drama. It will endeavor to situate forms of American writing within a broader socio-historic context and to identify recurring themes that permeate these works, such as a quest for independence and success, and a focus on a sense of place, race, and religion. Specific topics, reading lists, and course outlines will be published annually.