Backgrounds in American Literature

This historical survey offers a broad-based introduction to American literature. Our readings encounter examples of Native American and kanaka maoli literatures, European narratives of exploration and settlement, and fiction, poetry, and drama of the last three centuries. Literary/ historical contexts will include the genres of the Captivity Narrative and the Sentimental novel as well as productions associated with Transcendentalism, Realism, Modernism, and Postmodernism. Required for English majors and minors. No Prerequisites. This course meets the General Education Learning Outcome for Education in the Family Spirit.