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125

American Literature

Course ID
125
Level
10
Semester
1, 2
Credit
1.000
Method
Regular

The course is a chronological survey of American Literature and its historical perspectives including non-fiction, short stories, novels, poetry, and drama. Emphasis is on reading for understanding, terminology, structure, analysis of literature, and on the development of composition skills. Instruction in student writing continues through an ordered sequence of personal and literary essays. Instruction in grammar focuses on review and how to create a research project integrating multimedia sources.

Prerequisites

A grade of A- or higher in 105 Introduction to Literature or a C+ or higher in 110 Introduction to Literature. An academic course review will be conducted to determine student’s placement within the course. Course satisfies a requirement for graduation.