Students will study key works of American literature from 1865 to the present as well major literary movements such as regionalism, naturalism, realism, modernism and beyond. American writing will be approached in both historical and artistic context. In addition to studying texts of major authors such as Twain, James, Chopin, Chestnutt, London, Cather, Faulkner, Frost, Sandburg, Ginsberg and O'Connor, as well as contemporary authors including Morrison, Silko, Erdrich, Kingston, and Updike, students will study other works that focus on the rich diversity of voices and styles of American literature. Prerequisites: ENG 1530. J occasionally; C occasionally.