ENGL 220 - Survey of American Literature I

    Recent Professors
    A. Sandoval
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): ENGL C1000 (Formerly ENGL 110) or
    Fall 2025 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course is a survey of American literature from its beginnings through the Civil War, including the Colonial Period (1588-1765), the New Republic (1765-1829) and the American Renaissance (1829-1865). In addition to reading representative works of authors of these periods, students will also address historical, social, political, cultural and religious issues of the time. Reading assignments will include essays, novels, poetry, and short fiction of the time period, as well as criticism of the literature. Students will critically analyze these works in essays, exams, and research papers as assigned.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:25pm