EH 203W - Varied Voices in American Literature *

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This course focuses on the literature of indigenous and multi-ethnic groups in the United States. Students will examine texts in the context of the historical and cultural development of these groups in the United States and evaluate the ways in which these texts reflect culture, tradition, ethnic identity, colonialism, and current social pressures. This course may include texts from African-American, Native-American, Jewish-American, Indian-American, Latino/Chicano, Chinese-American, or other minority literatures; it may utilize a focus on one of more of these groups. This course is designated as a “W” course. W courses emphasize the experience and expertise of women throughout course design and delivery. Students will identify and analyze the contributions and experiences of women. More than 50% of course activities, readings, and assessments emphasize and explore female experience, perspective, or expertise. Prerequisite(s): EH 101 & EH 102 (minimum grade of C)