American Literature

As a supplement to the LIFEPAC Language Arts curriculum, this semester long course introduces students to works by prominent American writers. Periods covered include Early American Literature (1600-1800), The Growth of a Nation (1800-1840), The American Renaissance (1840-1855), War and Reconciliation (1855-1865), Realism and Naturalism (1865-1915), The Modern Age (1915-1946) and From Modern to Post-modern (1946-present). Appropriate for grades 7-12.