ENG 2560 - American Literature II

Institution:

Jamestown Community College

Subject:

English

Description:

Students will study key works of American literature from 1865 to the present as well major literary movements such as regionalism, naturalism, realism, modernism and beyond. American writing will be approached in both historical and artistic context. In addition to studying texts of major authors such as Twain, James, Chopin, Chestnutt, London, Cather, Faulkner, Frost, Sandburg, Ginsberg and O'Connor, as well as contemporary authors including Morrison, Silko, Erdrich, Kingston, and Updike, students will study other works that focus on the rich diversity of voices and styles of American literature. Prerequisites: ENG 1530-1540. Campus and term: J occasionally; C occasionally

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyjcc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 338-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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