ENGL 43809 - Seminar: Literatures of Early American Contact

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

Literatures of Early American Contact explores the history, narrative, and poetry emanating from the early centuries of European exploration and conquest in the Americas. Beginning with texts attributed to Columbus, working through accounts of Spanish conquests, and ending with New England history and literature, we ask questions about the role of violence, empire, religion, and Native American resistance in the shaping and development of culture and identity in Latin America as well as in the United States.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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