TransfermaticENGL at El Camino College

    ENGL 40A - American Literature I

    Recent Professors
    Dr. Thomas R. Cody
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL 1 or eligibility for ENGL 1A or qualification by appropriate assessment
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ENGL 40A
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course surveys American literature from its beginnings through the Civil War. Coverage, which recognizes the contribution of women and of ethnic and other minorities to the national literature, includes the narratives of native peoples, the literature of discovery and exploration, the literature of European settlement, the literature of Pre-Revolutionary America, the literature of an emerging nation, and the literature of Civil War America. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .
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    Wed 9:35am–11:00am