ENGL 2221 — American Literature: Beginnings through Civil War
| Lecture American Literature: Beginnings through Civil War traces literature from the colonial period to the romantic period, with an emphasis on both historical context and the themes that span the eras, such as westward expansion, slavery and freedom, and power dynamics between groups. Through reading, writing, and class discussion, students will be introduced to literary interpretatio n as they examine diverse works and literary characteristics of American writers from a historical perspective. Emphasis is on discovering the cultural and social relationships that shaped the emerging American literature. MNTC Goal Area(s): 06