ENGL 3100 - Studies in Transatlantic Literature

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 2110, ENGL 2111, ENGL 2112, ENGL 2120, ENGL 2121, ENGL 2122, ENGL 2130, ENGL 2131 or ENGL 2132 with a grade of “C” or better
ENGL 3100 provides students with the opportunity to examine canonical and non-canonical texts from as early as the sixteenth century to the present and acknowledges the important contributions to the transatlantic discourse of historically marginalized authors and groups by placing them in conversation with each other and with their canonical counterparts. The juxtaposition facilitates deeper study and greater understanding of the transnational connections between time periods, genres, and major themes in literature from the sixteenth century onward. Student who successful complete this course will: Demonstrate understanding of diverse cultural traditions and contexts, and literary genres and styles of transatlantic literature; Analyze literary productions of the transatlantic world; Recognize the relevance of literature to political, social, and global perspectives with emphasis on cultural and historical correspondences between regions of the transatlantic world; Participate in cultural events and activities related to transatlantic literature and the arts.