LIT 207 - American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865

    Recent Professors
    R. Sullivan
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL-C1000 (with a grade of C or better).
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course chronologically surveys American writing from the pre-colonial period to the Civil War and examines a wide range of American authors and texts from diverse backgrounds, considering race, gender, sexuality, language, and ability. The works will be examined in an historical context and considered in light of the ethnic, literary, geographical, religious, ideological, and political environments within which they were written.
    Usually Held
    Mon 2:00pm–3:50pm