Through this course, students will question how American literature reflects the identities and cultures of the United States. Students will become adept at analyzing increasingly challenging texts from a variety of genres through cultural, racial, and gender perspectives in historical and contemporary American literature. By analyzing the author s views and social context, students will delve into deeper understanding of language, literature, and the writing process. Students will study a variety of texts including short stories, novels, poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction and visual text. Students will be assessed using a variety of methods, including, but not limited to, essays, presentations, and creative critical thinking activities. Prerequisites: English 10 or English 10 Literacy Enrichment