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American Literature
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LIT 315
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The American literary tradition encompasses a wide variety of cultures and social classes. In this course, we examine the literary heritage, selecting significant works and authors from the colonial through contemporary periods. Emphasis is on historical background, cultural context, and the literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Students learn to interpret, analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. Students gain substantial knowledge of the major periods, authors, and themes in American literature emphasized in the Curriculum Frameworks for Massachusetts teachers.
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