ENG 220 Literature of American Minorities

Features a selection of works by writers from ethnic minority cultures within the United States. The works of these cultures generally have not been well-represented in traditional literature courses, and the views from these cultures often are in contrast to the more familiar representations of mainstream literature. These works reflect historical and cultural examples of discrimination and difference across the society. This course will explore how humans have dealt with this discrimination and how these cultures enrich the patterns of the American experience despite their experiences as minorities. Recommended: College-level reading; WR 121 English Composition; and ENG 104 Literature Fiction or ENG 106 Literature: Poetry is strongly recommended for success in this course.