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American Literature: 20th Century to Present

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Course Description

This course introduces students to American literature in the 20th and 21st centuries and is designed to acquaint them with selected major writers of prose fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Students will explore this literature in light of its social, historical, philosophical, aesthetic, and critical contexts. They also will examine the role of this literature in shaping American culture and defining the national identity.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Lecture - Lab Hours

(3-0)

PCS Code

1.1

IAI Code

H3915

Requirements

Prerequisite: ENG 120 or ENG 121(either C or better)

Department(s)

2022-2023 CLC Catalog