AML3041 - American Literature

Realism and Naturalism in American Literature

Weekly Discussion

• Review the step-by-step instructions on how to write a discussion post.
• Check your spelling and grammar using Grammarly.
• Consult APA resources regarding how to integrate quotations, create in-text citation, and references.

Weekly Written Assignment

• Consult the Weekly Written Assignments page in the Writing for helpful tips.
• Find additional help to Compare and Contrast authors and their works in this Answer.
• Review information about how to write about literature in the Literary Analysis Answer.

Additional Resources from the Rasmussen University Online Library

Local Color and Regionalism in American Literature

Weekly Discussion

• Review the step-by-step instructions on how to write a discussion post.
• Check your spelling and grammar using Grammarly.

Full length versions of reading selections:

Click on the titles to access the full text versions of these reading selectons.

• A Song of Survival by Jimmy Santiago Baca.
• The Way to Rainy Mountain by N. Scott Momaday & Al Momaday

Course Project:

Consult the following resources for assistance in completing the following items for the course project:

• ​Thesis​ Statements
  • ​View this Answer on how to create a thesis statement.
  • Watch this short, informative video about creating thesis statements.

• Outline
  • ​View this Answer on how to write an outline.
  • Use the Outline template below for your thesis, outline, introductory paragraph, and References list.

• Introductory Paragraph
  • ​View this Answer on the essential parts of an introduction.
  • View this short instructional video about how to write an attention grabbing introduction.

• References List
  • ​View the References section of the APA Guide for examples of References for a variety of publication types.
  • Create a NoodleTools Account and create your References list using this citation generating tool.
  • Watch the NoodleTools video series below to learn how to effectively use this resource.

Additional Resources from the Rasmussen University Online Library

Continuity and Change in American Literature

Weekly Discussion

• Review the step-by-step instructions on how to write a discussion post.
• Check your spelling and grammar using Grammarly.

Weekly Written Assignment

• Consult the Weekly Written Assignments page in the Writing for helpful tips.
• Find definitions for literary terms as well as tips about how to write about literature in the Literary Analysis Answer.
• Consult APA resources regarding how to integrate quotations, create in-text citation, and references.
• Watch this short instructional video about tone in academic writing:

Additional Resources from the Rasmussen University Online Library

Post-World War II American Literature

Weekly Discussion

• Review the step-by-step instructions on how to write a discussion post.
• Check your spelling and grammar using Grammarly.

Need help with this assignment?

• View the video below for tips on how to read and analyze poetry.

Course Project:  Literary Analysis Final Paper

The Course Project on the assigned novel selected for the course is due in Week 5. A complete description is in the course guide folder; however, here is a brief overview of the requirements:

The paper must be 6-7 pages (double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font) in length.  Use the APA template with APA cover and References page linked below. Also, use your outline from Module 03 as a guide for your research paper. You are required to use 5 articles of literary criticism in your analysis.   Remember, at least 3 of the 5 resources need to be from our online library.

Need help with this assignment?  Consult the resources located in the following tabs in this guide:

• How to write a literary analysis FAQ
• Writing Guide
• APA Guide
  • APA Paper Template
  • APA Paper Checklist
• Online Writing Lab
• Grammarly

Using the Online Library:

Find high quality and credible resources in the Rasmussen University Online Library.  View these short instructional videos to learn how to access and effectively use these resources:

• Navigating to the Online Library
• Using Discovery to find articles, books, and other resources
• Consider making a Research Appointment with a Librarian for help in using the Online Library

Additional Resources from the Rasmussen University Online Library

Challenges in American Literature

Weekly Discussion

• Review the step-by-step instructions on how to write a discussion post.
• Check your spelling and grammar using Grammarly.
• Find additional help to Compare and Contrast authors and their works in this Answer.

Additional Resources from the Rasmussen University Online Library

Project Overview

The course project is a 6-page literary analysis paper based on the theme of the novel, My Ántonia by Willa Cather, plus 2 of the elements of fiction listed below. You will incorporate ideas gleaned from the main text, along with a minimum of 5 articles of literary criticism (3 of which must be from our Rasmussen online library).  In addition to the theme, you will explore how the author used two of the following elements of fiction: dialogue, characterization, the point of view, setting, and descriptive or symbolic language. You will explain how your two chosen elements were used by the author as a technique to further support the theme of the novel.

Due Date

Your final project is due in Module 05. There will be individual assignments along the way. The project assignments and modules in which they are due are noted in the timeline below.

Time Line

Evaluation

Each assignment leading up to the final assignment is evaluated and graded independently. Your instructor will provide specific grading criteria for each step of the project prior to its due date.

For Further Questions

If you have further questions throughout this project, please ask your Instructor. Post ideas and questions for your classmates in the General Course Questions forum in the Getting Started folder of this course.