TransfermaticENGL at Diablo Valley College

    ENGL 262 - Survey of Early American Literature

    Recent Professors
    Ivan Hobson
    Recent Semesters
    2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing ENGL-C1000 or equivalent
    2026FA Sections
    View 2026FA sections of ENGL 262
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course provides a survey of early American literature from before first contact through the Civil War, a body of work comprising diverse cultures, traditions, and genres. The course focuses on the development of literary forms and the relation between texts and broader historical, political, aesthetic and cultural themes and conditions. The course also exposes students to distinguishing elements of selected literary forms and to the art and practice of analyzing and writing about literature.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm