English 224: American Writers 1900 to the Present M/W 2:00-3:15 Section 001
Heimermann, Mark.
Course Overview and Book List:
In this course, we will examine some of the central figures and movements in American literature since the beginning of the 20th century. Lectures will situate authors and movements within specific cultural and historical contexts and emphasize close readings of texts. Class discussions and assignments will also emphasize close readings.
In addition to the novels below, we will cover additional movements and styles, including, but not limited to, Modernism, the Harlem Renaissance, Confessional poetry, and the Beats.
Required Texts (prices are current on Amazon as of 3/31/13):
Cather, Willa. A Lost Lady. ISBN: 1603864954 $3.49
Eugenides, Jeffrey. The Virgin Suicides. ISBN: 9780312428815 $12.34
Morrison, Toni. Beloved. ISBN: 1400033411 $8.48
Vonnegut, Kurt. Slaughterhouse-Five. ISBN: 0440180295 $6.19
*I may add one novel of similar price.
Additional readings will be available via D2L. Students will be required to print these readings and bring them to class.