ENGL 2721 - American Literature Survey 1

3 Credits

This literature course is a survey of American novels, essays, poetry and/or short stories up to the Civil War. The course will begin with the captivity narratives and early novels of the pre- and post-Revolutionary War period, and continue with works of American Romanticism and Transcendentalism. The course will seek to incorporate diverse perspectives, including works of slaves and former slaves, native cultures, “pop”fiction, and women writers. Readings will be enriched by attention to the historical, political and cultural background of the times in which they were written. 3C/3/0/0

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1711 with a grade of “C” or better

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goals 6&7