ENGL 231 - American Literature I

    Recent Professors
    K. Allen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Placement into ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGL 120) or ESL 122
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Study of American literature which explores literary works and their contexts from pre-colonial America until 1860. Reading selections may consist of poetry, short stories, novels, and nonfiction prose from major literary figures as well as marginalized or lesser-known authors. Students read, discuss, analyze, and interpret texts, with a focus on the relationships between literature, national identity, and social movements. (C-ID ENGL 130) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, Cal-GETC-3B)