Syllabus
Lectures and topics for follow-up activities and self-study
1) The most significant literary offshoots of Colonial and Early Republican era in the United States.
2) Characteristic features of American literary Romanticism, exemplified with reference to fiction, poetry and the dominant philosophy of the era.
3) Development of Realism and Naturalism in American literature seen as response to the changing social climate, scientific and ideological discourse of the late 19th century.
4) Representative summary of American prose and poetry of the 1910s through early 40s, centred around Modernism and the Lost Generation.
5) A comprehensive overview of US literature from World War II until the present.
6) The birth and rise of American drama, with an obvious focus on 20th century playwrights.
7) The main themes, aspects and representatives in American fiction, poetry and drama since the 2000s.
Annotation
The course seeks to consolidate and deepen the student’s knowledge of American literature. The students are invited to view American literature and its major works in a broader historical, social, cultural, and educational context. Topics:
1. Major works of early American literature
2. Characteristic features of American Romanticism
3. The development of American Realism and Naturalism
4. American literature between 1910 and 1940
5. The development of American drama with a 20th century emphasis
6. The development of American literature from the mid-20th century to the present HOURLY ASSIGNMENT: Work with study materials 25 hours Completion of ongoing assignments 14 hours Preparation for credit 5 hours