LIT 111 - American Literature since Mid: 1800’s

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course introduces literary works in four genres (the short story, poetry, drama, and the novel) by American authors from 1865 to the present, with a focus on themes and formal characteristics that define American literature. Emphasis is on learning the basic elements of each genre and applying those elements as tools of literary interpretation through critical reading and writing. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 105 or ENG 107