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Course Description
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Course Name
American Literature
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Literature
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Language Level
Taught In English
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Description
This course introduces students to the wide range and breadth of American literature, from colonial times to the present. Emphasis is on close reading of texts and their placement in the context of the development of North American culture and cultures.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
– Comprehend and have a clear understanding of key figures, movements and periods in American literature from colonial times to the present;
– Understand and analyze literature via close reading of texts, attuning themselves to nuances of meaning;
– Understand American literature within the context of its multiplicity of cultures and ethnicities, enriching their own perspectives.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.