LITT 219 20th Century American Writers

3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course

This course examines the arc of American literature over the span of the 20th century, interrogating both its roots and its legacies. Through close readings of texts from a diverse range of writers, students will investigate some of the literary movements, ideas and themes that define the century. Students will analyze texts in context of the historical, social, and political forces that shaped them, including industrialization, mass migration, military actions, and ongoing struggles for civil rights and social justice.

Prerequisites WRIT*102 or WRIT*102H

This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a critical studies elective or general elective requirement.