This course will be a survey of American literature and literary history, from the early colonial period to the eve of the Civil War. Our goal will be to acquire a grasp of the expanding canon of American literature by reading both established, canonical masterpieces and texts that have been traditionally considered to be marginal. No extensions will be given on assignments or papers. You must enroll in a section when you enroll in the course.
Attendance is required.
Katelin Trowbridge Katelin Trowbridge Hypertext Projects Students can apply to the professor to work on a hypertext project in lieu of writing a final paper. The project requires students to design and assemble the materials needed to create web-based hypertext versions of short texts drawn from the syllabus. I web page for use by future students in the course. Examples of student hypertext projects can be found on the course web-site. Students who would like to do the hypertext project must have an NYU personal web page and will be required to upload their first writing assignment to this page no later than February 18 .