Pilgrims. Heretics. Witches. Revolutionaries. Luminaries. Activists. This course will examine topics in American literature before the Civil War, which may include the pressures of contact, the turbulence of the revolution, and the growing complexity of a new nation as it settles into patterns of territorial expansion, slavery, and literary output.

Prerequisite(s): At least 60% in 1.0 of English 1020-1999 or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 3 hours.