3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Distance Learning Lower DivisionHumanitiesData from last updated 10/3/2025
Fall 2025
Fall 2025 Instructors:
What makes great American books so compelling? This course examines the dynamic history of American literature and explores how canonical and contemporary books have shaped the cultural landscape of the U.S. and the world.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate knowledge of a range of genres, topics, and literary conventions related to great American books.
2Discuss those genres, topics, and conventions in relation to their diverse historical, cultural, and aesthetic contexts.
3Produce well-reasoned written arguments about American books based on appropriate use of textual evidence.
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