This course will supplement the American literature texts taught in EN 207 and EN 208 with more extensive readings in some of the following: pre-colonial, colonial, revolutionary, and Civil War era writings, American regionalism, realism, naturalism, modernism, experimentation, and minority literature as well as selections in American poetry, prose, and drama of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in at least one 200-level English course.