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Love & Death in American Literature

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWe 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.		 University Hall Y02-2110 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWe 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2110
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course asks essential question about American literature: What does it mean to be American? How do we tell stories about who we are? Have those stories remained the same or have we changed? How do we define ourselves over time? Students in "Love and Death in American Literature" will encounter the classic and contemporary narratives that define American literature and culture. From Benjamin Franklin to Junot Diaz, students will read across genres, historical periods, and perspectives. Themes might include the mythology of the American Dream, particularly the American emphasis on individualism, and the place of the U.S. in global context. In addition to attending lectures, students will write brief weekly reflections and participate in discussion sections.

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

University Hall Y02-2110

General Ed Requirements

Humanities

Enrolled / Capacity

67 / 75

Status

Closed

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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