LIT/255
Survey of American Literature to 1860
Course level: Undergraduate
Christine O.
BSA
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This course will survey pre-colonial through Civil War era writings in America. The influence of local economic, religious, cultural, and political changes on a diverse range of literary works, genres, and movements of the time will be explored.
Prerequisites
None
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Content Strategy
Summarize the evolution of American literature from the pre-colonial period through mid-19th century, as it reflects the religious, cultural, and political themes of the time
Historical Analysis
Explain the influence of economic, religious, cultural, and political trends on American literature through 1860
Biography
Identify contexts and themes common to American literature from the pre-colonial period through mid-19th century