ENL 456 Nature in American Literature

3 Credit(s) DI

A chronological and thematic consideration of the dominant attitudes, value, imagery, and symbols involving the natural environment in American Literature from the Puritan period to modern times. The course will involve readings in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, as well as major critical responses to the theme of nature in American Literature. Three lecture hours per week Not open to students who have received credit for ENG 464. Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENL 102 ENG 102E, ENL 102ESL, ENG 103, ENL 103, ENG 106H, or ENL 110H, and at least one English course at the 200-level or permission of the department chairperson.