Surveys the American novel. Covers the early development of the American novel, its rise in the 19th- and 20th-centuries, and its contemporary expressions. Students will be introduced to theories of the novel, the major movements and authors, as well as the characteristics that define the American novel as unique. Recommended prereq., ENGL 2000 or ENGL 2102. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors).
