ENGL 2220 Ethnic American Literature

A study of America's ethnic voices including but not limited to African-American, Native-American, and Asian-American.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 1102 with a grade of "C" or better.

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Students read to build an understanding of the texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States; to acquire new information; and for personal fulfillment.
2. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
3. Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss texts.
4. Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems. They gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
5. Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.
6. Students develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social roles.