Surveys American literature from its origins up to the Civil War. Readings will include not only prose fiction, poetry, and essays, but also First People's narratives; letters and travel narratives; sermons; and narratives of enslaved people. Provides the historical context necessary to understand early American literature and the aesthetic, ideological, and intellectual debates central to early American culture. Prerequisite: English majors must have earned a C or better in ENGL 3350 or must be concurrently enrolled in ENGL 3350. Non-majors must have earned a C or better in 3 hours of sophomore literature (ENGL 2303, ENGL 2309, ENGL 2319, ENGL 2329).