ENG 320 - Topics in American Literature before 1870

Prerequisite, ENG 256. This course encourages in-depth study of the literature and culture of the U.S. before 1870. ENG 320 employs a topical or thematic approach, focusing on a particular theme, writer, genre, and/or group of writers. This course can be used to satisfy the pre-1850 distribution requirement for English majors. Letter grade. Repeatable for credit once if the topic is different. (Offered every year.) 3 credits