ENGL 2730 - Contemporary American Novel

3 Credits

A study of the American novel from the late nineteenth century to the present. Beginning with realistic novels that reflected vast social changes at the turn of the century, this course seeks to discover the unique boundaries and potential of the contemporary American novel, what distinguishes it from other forms of literature and how the form changed as the American culture changed. The historical, political and cultural background of the time will also be covered in this course, exploring how issues like feminism, civil rights, workers’ rights and the rise of youth culture are reflected in American literature. This course ends with the contemporary novels of the twenty-first century. 3C/3/0/0

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

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 6