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(ENGL 313) Topics in American Literature

An exploration of prominent topics in American literature. Topics vary by instructor with a focus on cultural relevance, reading, analysis, critical inquiry, and familiarity with important authors and texts.

Credit Hours 3.0 Lecture
Prerequisites ENGL 251
Offered Winter
Programs English (BA), English Education (BA), English Minor

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the significance of American literary texts in broader philosophical, political, and historical contexts.
  2. Clearly communicate to a public, academic audience. Understand and practice proper academic writing and speaking etiquette.
  3. Take a productive role in group work with other students. Show nuance and sophistication in your assessment of texts.