American Literature 1865-Present Course Calendar

Course Calendar AMERICAN LITERATURE 1865-PRESENT LOIBNER-WAITKUS

Week One

May 29-June 2

Introduction to the Class

June3-9

Week Two

Readings: “[I died for Beauty — but was scare]” (C100) “[Because I could not stop for Death —]” (C102)

“[I heard a Fly buzz — when I died —]” (C103) “The Storm” (C544)

Week Three

June 10-16

Readings: “The Yellow Wall-paper” (C844) “The Road Not Taken” (D230) “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” (D233) “The Red Wheelbarrow” (D288) “This Is Just to Say” (D289) “Sweat” (D517)

June 1 7-23

Week Four

Readings: “Winter Dreams” (D630) “Barn Burning” (D771) “Hills Like White Elephants” (D803) “Theme for English B” (D844) “Yet Do I Marvel” (D854)

Week Five

June 24-30

Readings: “The Man Who Was Almost a Man” (D958) “We Real Cool” (E309) “Harrison Bergeron” (Instructor Provided) Other: Midterm Exam

July 1-7

Week Six

Readings: “Going to Meet the Man” (E392) “The Life You Save May Be Your Own” (E427) “Good Country People” (E435) “Howl” (E487) “Footnote to Howl” (E495)

Week Seven

July 8-14

Readings: “Woman Hollering Creek” (E1101) A Streetcar Named Desire (E76)

July 15-21

Week Eight

Other: Final (and Only) Essay Due Final Exam

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