Overview
Description
Readings in American fiction, poetry, and intellectual prose from the 17th to the 20th centuries, with emphasis on characteristic American notions.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Two from CH 201, CH 202 or CH 212, CH 203
- Junior or Senior standing
CH 201CH 202CH 212CH 203
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Two from CH 201, CH 202 or CH 212, CH 203; Junior or Senior standing.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- speak knowledgeably about how diverse social positions (including class, gender, and race) and experiences are reflected (or not) in and reinforced by texts.
- write an analytical paper that integrates socio-historical context with literary interpretation, using a variety of sources.
- differentiate between and understand basic interpretative approaches to various literary genres including poetry, fiction, and film.
- articulate close readings of selected passages of literature in support of larger arguments in brief analytical paragraphs and in class discussion.
- articulate connections between literature, theory, personal experience, and other subject areas.