ENGL 6629 Multicultural American Literature

Study of non-canonical texts in American literature with a focus on pedagogical strategies.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Develop a better understanding of the US identity.
2. Enhance your awareness of the literary canon and the debates concerning it.
3. Develop your own understanding of multicultural US literature from 1865 forward.
4. Develop a deeper understanding of the ways social movements overlap & draw upon one other.
5. Develop your high order thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation).
6. Develop your academic writing & MLA documentation skills.