English 2 is a survey course of American Literature that explores America’s ever-evolving intellectual history. It seeks to explore what makes American literature American, how American literature reveals our culture and ethnic richness, captures our unique history and experiences, inspires our own activism, and expresses our American literary voice.
Sophomores will be expected to compose three five-paragraph essays during the first semester. During the second semester, students will write one of these essays as well as a six-to-ten-page research paper.