Feb 12, 2026  
Undergraduate 2026-2027 Catalog (Draft Version) 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Archived Catalogs since 2017
  About JBU
  What’s New in 2026
  University Academic Calendar
  University Profile
  Admission
  Guidelines and Procedures
  Financial Planning
  Tuition, Cost of Attendance, Veterans Benefits and Financial Aid
  Educational Programs
  Academic Colleges
  Academic Programs
  Academic Four-Year Plans
  Online Academic Programs
  Honors Scholars Program
  Study Abroad
  Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
  Degree Requirements
  Educational Goals
  The Core Curriculum
  Bachelor Degrees
  Associate Degrees
  Courses
  Course Descriptions
  Academic Policies
  Academic Policies
  Student Resources
  Services & Resources
HELP
Undergraduate 2026-2027 Catalog (Draft Version)

EGL 3413 American Literature

Three hours (On Campus)
This course introduces the student to major and minor American writers from colonial times through the middle of the twentieth century (e.g. Bradstreet, Douglass, Melville, Twain, Baldwin). Students will be introduced to writing and research strategies regarding literary analysis. Meets the literature component of the Integrated Humanities requirement or the Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum (cannot meet both core requirements).

Prerequisite: EGL 1023  or EGL 1093  
Offered on campus Fall semester (even-numbered years)