ENGL 30.1 - American Literature: Pre-Colonial Period to the Civil War

    Recent Professors
    Matthew Murray
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Students in this class will explore a range of texts representative of literary traditions and ethnic and cultural diversities of the early Americas through 1865, including those from indigenous and other cultures, creating and influencing literature from what we now consider the United States. Students will engage with both the thematic richness and historical contexts of literature from this period. Throughout this exploration of the pre-colonial period through 1865, students are invited to delve into the vital contributions of these voices in shaping and building the cultural tapestry of American literature.
    Usually Held
    Thu 10:00am–12:45pm, Tue Thu 12:00pm–1:20pm