0504-469 - New American Literature

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Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

This course explores the contested and complex cultural history of the United States. Beginning with the idea of "discovering" an inhabited land, we examineissues of identity, migration, difference and work in literature presented in historical context. The emphasis is on under-represented voices in writings by African-American, Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Chicano/a, Native and Chinese- Americans. This course looks at both the struggle and the possibilities of forging a genuinely democratic literary tradition. Part of the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor and may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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