Mar 28, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog

ENGL 2600 - American Literature since 1865: The Making of a Diverse US


Credits: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

This survey course introduces students to a broad range of American literature print and film involving works from the midnineteenth century up to the present day. The works studied will include poetry, novels, short stories, and nonfiction essays. By reading and analyzing these works, students will learn about significant themes, conventions, literary movements, and historical events during this time period and will also strengthen their critical thinking and writing skills. Writers studied will include Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, and Robert Frost.

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1500  

ODHE Transfer: OT36TMAH; TAGOAH054

Course Classification: G