A survey of American writing from about 1870 to the present, with attention to trends in the development of modern American literature. Particular attention paid to phonology, morphology, and syntax and to key concepts in descriptive linguistics and grammar. Compositions include short, analytical expository themes as well as a research paper. Fall of alternate years. Fall of alternate years.
Emphasis is on significant literary figures and movements.
Works studied may vary from year to year. Fall of alternate years. Spring of alternate years. Fall of alternate years. An intensive study of literature written by women.