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ENGL 45AH :: HONORS SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE I: BEGINNINGS TO 1865						5 Units
The first in a two-course sequence that surveys the history of American literature from its beginnings to the present. Introduces students to works of American literature from its beginnings through the Civil War, 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 contributions of diverse cultures in forging a distinctively American literature, landscape, and identity. 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 45A, 48A or 48B.
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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