ENG 253 - Survey of American Literature Through 1865

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Introduces the literature of the land now called the United States from before European contact through 1865. Surveys literary traditions and several genres from a variety of cultures, including Native American, African American, and European American. Emphasizes discussion of literary works as products of history as well as culture and explores the dynamics of the cultural encounters they reveal as well as the complexity of the many voices and perspectives that make up early American literature.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 121; or WR 115 or higher, with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.