ENG301 American Ethnic Literature
Course Description
This course will survey the literature of the major ethnic groups in the United States (African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and Asian Americans) as a means to explore ethnic diversity and minority voices. Focusing on contemporary relevance, a wide range of representative literary works and authors will be discussed in their historical, socio-political, and cultural contexts with special consideration of characteristic literary themes and techniques.
Topics and Objectives
Literature as a Reflection of Society
- Recognize the changing literary canon as a reflection of a changing society.
- Explore ethnic literature as a means to understand ethnic diversity in society.
- Examine the historical, socio-political, and cultural context of ethnic literature.
- Analyze literary criticism related to ethnic literature.
- Recognize the importance of ethnic literature in America.
African American Literature
- Describe the development of African American literature.
- Examine the historical, socio-political, and cultural context of contemporary African American literature.
- Identify representative African American authors and works.
- Analyze characteristic themes and literary techniques.
Native American Literature
- Describe the development of Native American literature.
- Examine the historical, socio-political, and cultural context of contemporary Native American literature.
- Identify representative Native American authors and works.
- Analyze characteristic themes and literary techniques.
Hispanic/Latino Literature
- Describe the development of Hispanic/Latino literature.
- Examine the historical, socio-political, and cultural context of contemporary Hispanic/Latino literature.
- Identify representative Hispanic/Latino authors and works.
- Analyze characteristic themes and literary techniques.
Asian American Literature
- Describe the development of Asian American literature.
- Examine the historical, socio-political, and cultural context of contemporary Asian American literature.
- Identify representative Asian American authors and works.
- Analyze characteristic themes and literary techniques.
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