ENGL& 245 - American Literature II

1. Demonstrate knowledge of literary concepts by identifying, describing, and analyzing the formal elements, techniques, genres, and cultural/historical context of American literary texts from 1860 through 1919. [REASON]
2. Reason clearly by applying critical reading methods and/or theories to analysis of American literary texts from 1860 through 1919 in order to understand, interpret and draw conclusions. [REASON]
3. Describe and explain ways that American literary texts from 1860 through 1919 shape and are shaped by cultural/historical contexts and trends. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Describe and compare different perspectives on American experiences, values, ambitions, and environments as presented in diverse American literary texts 1860 through 1919. [REASON]
5. Support analysis and interpretation of literary texts by independently locating, using and citing relevant textual and contextual evidence. [REASON]
6. Apply composition principles independently by connecting ideas coherently, explaining them thoroughly, and arranging them logically. [COMMUNICATE]