Virginia Western Community College: American Literature

American Literature - ENG 246 at Virginia Western Community College

ENG 246 - American Literature: Examines American literary traditions and texts from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Analyzes literary works within their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Emphasizes skills of close reading. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through discussion, interpretation, and analysis of these texts. This is a UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ENG 112, ENG 113, or departmental approval.

3 credits

ENG 246 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
29831	ENG 246-15	3	M W	12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.	2024-01-16	Main	P
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
29832	ENG 246-16	3	Tu Th	12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.	2024-01-16	Main	P
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
29833	ENG 246-V1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
29834	ENG 246-V2	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
See College Catalog for course requisite(s). Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
29835	ENG 246-V3	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-18	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. 2nd eight-week class. Begins March 18. This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Time	Start	Location	Mode
31344	ENG 246-V1	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
31461	ENG 246-V2	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
See College Catalog for course requisite(s). Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
41796	ENG 246-12	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	2024-08-26	Main	P
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
41797	ENG 246-V1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. See College Catalog for course requisite(s). Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
41798	ENG 246-V2	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
41799	ENG 246-V3	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. See College Catalog for course requisite(s). Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.

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