Eng 464 Advanced Topics in American Literature: 20th Century

Study of twentieth-century American literature in the context of the history, ideas, and culture of the period. Topics may include literary movements (such as American Modernism or the Harlem Renaissance); individual authors; genres, modes, or forms; or writing’s relation to historical events (such as the Cold War, Civil Rights movements, or urbanization). Course may be repeated for credit with different topics. Up to 8 credits of this course number can be applied to the English major.