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American and African American Studies H1ENG006

Students interested in the diverse traditions and cultures of the United States can pursue and develop those interests in this cluster. What is an American? Is there a distinctive American tradition in literature or culture? How do Americans negotiate their multiethnic, multiracial identity? Students in this cluster can pursue a distinct track in African American literature and culture.

Fulfills the Humanities area of the Rochester Curriculum. Declare This Cluster

Students interested in the diverse traditions and cultures of the United States can pursue and develop those interests in this cluster. What is an American? Is there a distinctive American tradition in literature or culture? How do Americans negotiate their multiethnic, multiracial identity? Students in this cluster can pursue a distinct track in African American literature and culture.

Fulfills the Humanities area of the Rochester Curriculum.

Choose three of the following
ENGL115 American Literature
ENGL116 Intro To African American Literature
Crosslisted as AAAS156, ENGL116, GSWS155.
ENGL225 American Romantics
ENGL226 American Realists
ENGL227 American Moderns
ENGL228 African American Literature
Crosslisted as AAAS214, ENGL228, FMST237.
ENGL230 Studies In American Literature
ENGL236 Contemporary Fiction (If American)
ENGL243 Studies In A Major Author (If American)
Crosslisted as ENGL243, ENGL443.
ENGL244 Studies In A Literary Tradition (If American)
ENGL250 Literature And Ethnicity
ENGL380 Advanced Seminar (If Appropriate)
Crosslisted as ENGL380, FMST232, LTST201B.
Choose three of the following
ENGL115 American Literature
ENGL116 Intro To African American Literature
Crosslisted as AAAS156, ENGL116, GSWS155.
ENGL225 American Romantics
ENGL226 American Realists
ENGL227 American Moderns
ENGL228 African American Literature
Crosslisted as AAAS214, ENGL228, FMST237.
ENGL230 Studies In American Literature
ENGL236 Contemporary Fiction (If American)
ENGL243 Studies In A Major Author (If American)
Crosslisted as ENGL243, ENGL443.
ENGL244 Studies In A Literary Tradition (If American)
ENGL250 Literature And Ethnicity
ENGL380 Advanced Seminar (If Appropriate)
Crosslisted as ENGL380, FMST232, LTST201B.
The specific titles of ENG 228, 230, and 250 differ each semester. Students may take more than one course with the same number.
The specific titles of ENG 228, 230, and 250 differ each semester. Students may take more than one course with the same number.