The Great American Novel
ENGL 219
Fall 2010 not offered
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Crosslisting:
AMST 224 |
In this survey of classic works of American fiction, we will focus on texts celebrated not just for their literary achievement but for their aspiration to define the nature of American life and the aesthetic forms suitable to it. |
Essential Capabilities:
None |
Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Hawthorne, THE SCARLET LETTER Melville, MOBY DICK Stowe, UNCLE TOM'S CABIN James, PORTRAIT OF A LADY Twain, ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN Wharton, HOUSE OF MIRTH Cather, MY ANTONIA Wright, NATIVE SON Ellison, INVISIBLE MAN Cooper, PIONEERS
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Examinations and Assignments: Quizzes, midterm, final exam, paper 10-15 pp. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Reading assignments for this course will be substantial. |
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