Examines personal, social, political and business values in American life as reflected in 19th and 20th century literary works. The emphasis is on reading and writing as imaginative and critical activities.
Attendance is essential.
Some authors employ such language to make critical points about intolerance. Other authors merely reflect the intolerance of their own societies and eras. In all cases, works are chosen for this course based on their literary merit and the importance of the social issues they raise for our consideration. All issues are open for discussion. Late papers lose 1 point for each day late.