Please use this research guide to help with your English 231/232 - American Literature assignments. Use the tabs above to find books in the ACC Library, articles in databases, information on evaluation websites, and MLA citation. If you have any questions regarding the resources mentioned in this guide, please ask a librarian for assistance. We're here to help!
Course Descriptions:
ENG 231 - This course covers selected works in American literature from its beginnings to 1865. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
ENG 232 -This course covers selected works in American literature from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret literary works in their historical and cultural contexts.
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