Major authors and literary developments are studied in this chronological survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of other cultures by working as a team to learn, engage communities, exhibit cultural awareness, and create equity.
Expected learning outcomes of this course are in alignment with the learning objectives established by the Kansas Core Outcomes Project.
Studying American literature from the Civil War era to the present, students will:
- Demonstrate a complex understanding of the genres, themes, central figures, and key works of the expanding body of American literature.
- Explain the influence of cultural and historical trends upon American literature
- Articulate the distinctive periods and movements of American literature.
- Evaluate and critically examine narratives of American literary history with attention to the role of diversity in its broadest forms.
- Practice foundational research strategies appropriate to the discipline and write focused, convincing analytical essays in clear, grammatical prose.
The course is divided into three chronological units.
- 1865 - 1914
- 1914 - 1945
- 1945 - present
A variety of methods will be employed, including reading and writing assignments, class discussion, student presentations, lecture, and online discussions.
- Multi-media and Internet resources
- Textbook and novel
- Handouts
Outcome 1.
Outcome 2.
Outcome 5. 1. Competency will be achieved by the same methods used to measure the first two competencies with the addition of one or more critical essays requiring the student to relate the events and themes of the literature in discussing a novel and another work.
Outcome 7
- Competency will be achieved by requiring the student to read short stories, poetry, novels, plays and essays. Students' ability to apply the elements of literature will be measured by classroom discussion, essay examinations, and critical essays.
- Competency will be achieved by requiring the student to read short stories, poetry, novels, plays and essays. Students' ability to apply the elements of literature will be measured by classroom discussion, essay examinations, and critical essays.
- Competency will be achieved by requiring interaction with readings and supplementary materials that go beyond the traditional canon to challenge students to explore the complete relationship between literature and the world'�s diverse cultures. Students'� knowledge and comprehension of diverse cultures will be measured by classroom discussion, essay examinations, and critical essays.
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