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ENGL 45BH :: HONORS SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE II: 1865 TO THE PRESENT						5 Units
Introduces students to multicultural American Literature from the end of the Civil War in 1865 to the present, focusing on the evolution of literary traditions, genres, cultural voices, and ecological landscapes within historical, philosophical, social, political, and aesthetic contexts. Special emphasis on the role of diverse writers in redefining the nature of American literature from the late nineteenth century through the 21st century, and thereby reshaping American national identity as the United States becomes a global superpower. Specific to this honors course: A higher level of sophisticated scholarship through extensive research and literature review, critical essays, and opportunities for scholarly presentation, student-generated discussions, and self-directed projects. Rigorous application and analysis of theoretical paradigms as applied across these contexts in analysis of canonical literary texts.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for college-level composition (ENGL 1A or 1AH), as determined by college assessment or other appropriate method.
Advisory: Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL 1A, 1AH or 1S & 1T) or equivalent; not open to students with credit in ENGL 45B, 48B or 48C.
Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.)
17�Թ� GE Areas: American Cultures & Communities, Humanities
Transferability: CSU and UC
Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf
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