Bunker Hill Community College

Course Description

LIT204: LITERATURE IN AMERICA II
(Literature)

Credits: 3 Credits

This course analyzes the crises of the nation from the Civil War through the twentieth century, as shown through its literature. The course examines the themes of progress, materialism, alienation, and corruption against the yardstick of opportunity, heroism, and individualism, which represent the traditional American dream. The course includes works representative of the ethnic and racial diversity of American culture. The course meets General Education "Humanities" Requirement Area 6.

Prerequisite: College Writing I (ENG111).

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