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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2023
College College of Arts
Course Code AM306
Theme・Subtitle アメリカ文学概説2
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items)
Campus
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Fall semester
DayPeriod・Room Thu.3・X304
Credit 2
Course Number EAL2300
Language Japanese
Class Registration Method Course Code Registration
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prerequisite regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges
course cancellation
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy
Notes
Text Code AM306

【Course Objectives】

 This course will cover a range of topics in the wide field of American literature by providing students with an overview of American literary history from the end of the 19th century to the modern era in addition to offering basic knowledge of significant authors and literary works.
 Students will learn about each period’s cultural, societal, and historical backgrounds before reading iconic works of American literature and analyzing their unique themes and writing styles. With this knowledge, students will be able to understand the significance and position of each work in the context of American literary history.

【Course Contents】

 This class offers an overview of the history of American literature from the end of the 19th century through the modern era, and students will gain basic knowledge for research into American literature. By understanding the historical and social backgrounds of each work, students will become able to draw upon their scholarly knowledge to read the literary works rather than their own arbitrary interpretations.
 Although the term “literary history” may sound dull, American literature is full of protagonists whose lives are often tragic and bizarre, offering readers examples of life, both good and bad. In this class, students will not only study American literature as an academic discipline, but also actively use their imagination to experience the lives of others.  
 The following syllabus lists the important authors of each wave of literary history, but classes will cover a wider range of authors than what is listed on the syllabus.

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