LARTS H358 — Honors: Contemporary American Literature

Prerequisite: LARTS 112 . This class begins with a survey of American literature after 1960 through the framework of postmodern culture with special emphasis placed on postmodern aesthetics, the fiction of social protest, and the rise of fantastika. The class then examines one major work of literature and one work of digital media from the 21st century, to investigate contemporary culture. Students will develop independent research projects related to 21st-century American literature and new media, including video games, streaming narratives, and social media, culminating in a presentation delivered during a symposium at the end of the semester. This is a Liberal Arts Honors course and may be taken to fulfill academic honors requirements.