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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
American Literature After 1860
Course: ENH242

First Term: 1994 Fall
Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Includes literature written after 1860 in the United States



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Trace the development of major ideas and attitudes expressed in the literature of the period. (I, II, III)
2. Identify major authors and works of the period. (I, II, III)
3. Identify characteristics of major literary movements in the period. (I, II, III)
4. List and describe characteristics of literary types written during the period. (I, II, III)
5. Identify cultural, philosophical, political, historical, and religious influences on the literature of the period. (I, II, III)
6. Analyze and criticize literary works of the period. (I, II, III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. The Late 19th Century: Expansion and National Redefinition
   A. Historical background and development
   B. Philosophy
   C. Characteristics
   D. Major movements
   E. Literary types
   F. Major works and authors
II. The Early 20th Century: America in the World Community
   A. Historical background and development
   B. Philosophy
   C. Characteristics
   D. Major movements
   E. Literary types
   F. Major works and authors
III. The Middle to Late 20th Century: Diversity, Technology, and Social Change
   A. Historical background and development
   B. Philosophy
   C. Characteristics
   D. Major movements
   E. Literary types
   F. Major works and authors
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  11/23/1993

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