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Course ID:	ENGL 4720. 3 hours.
Course Title:	American Realism and Naturalism
Course Description:	Regionalism, realism, and naturalism from 1865 to 1918 with attention to the themes of ethical conflict, determinism, urbanization, the New Woman, and the contributions of ethnic minorities. Writers may include Twain, James, Wharton, Jewett, Dunbar-Nelson, Zitkala-Sa, Chopin, Chesnutt, Crane, Howells, Dreiser, and Sui Sin Far.
Athena Title:	Amer Realism and Naturalism
Nontraditional Format:	The writing will consist of two essays examinations and a research paper on one writer studied for the course.
Prerequisite:	Two 2000-level ENGL courses or (one 2000-level ENGL course and one 3000-level ENGL course) or (one 2000-level ENGL course and one 2000-level CMLT course)
Semester Course Offered:	Offered every year.
Grading System:	A-F (Traditional)

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