May 20, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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ENG 254 - Survey of American Literature II


Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
English 254 surveys a multicultural representation of American literary works and major writers from the Civil War era until the current time. We will look at the historical context of works as well as the writing techniques used by the authors studied. Our focus will be on reading critically.
Recommended preparation: WR 121Z  
Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees.  Meets Arts and Letters (Humanities) requirement.



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