Study of American literature which explores literary works and their contexts from 1860 to the present. Reading selections may consist of poetry, short stories, novels, and nonfiction prose from major literary figures as well as marginalized or lesser-known authors. Students read, discuss, analyze, and interpret texts, with a focus on the relationships between literature, national identity, and social movements. (C-ID ENGL 135) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B)