ENG 493A - American Ideas

(3 units)

Readings in American fiction, poetry, and intellectual prose from the 17th to the 20th centuries, with emphasis on characteristic American notions.

Prerequisite(s): Two from CH 201, CH 202 or CH 212, CH 203; Junior or Senior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. speak knowledgeably about how diverse social positions (including class, gender, and race) and experiences are reflected (or not) in and reinforced by texts.
2. write an analytical paper that integrates socio-historical context with literary interpretation, using a variety of sources.
3. differentiate between and understand basic interpretative approaches to various literary genres including poetry, fiction, and film.
4. articulate close readings of selected passages of literature in support of larger arguments in brief analytical paragraphs and in class discussion.
5. articulate connections between literature, theory, personal experience, and other subject areas.

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