ENGL 210 - American Literature I

    Recent Professors
    James Miller, Kimberly Lacher, Jennifer Cost, Pegah Motaleb, Khaliah-Yasmeen Mangrum, Jason Kalchik
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    25–38 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ENGL 210
    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 beginning to the late 19th century, including representative works from the Colonial Period (1588-1765), the New Republic (1765-1829), the American Renaissance (1829-1860), and the beginnings of Realism (1860-1880). Students critically analyze and discuss diverse authors of these periods, addressing relevant historical, social, political, philosophical, aesthetic, cultural, and religious issues. This course is intended for English majors and anyone interested in American Literature.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–10:55am, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am