Modern American Writing and the Problem of War

3-4 Credits

America has been at war continuously since 9/11 and almost continuously since the late 19th century. Explore writings by American novelists and poets (Twain, Hemingway, Cather, Dos Passos, Wright, H.D., and others) who revealed the catastrophic effects of modern warfare on our society. Study visionary political writings by early 20th-century activists who believed that economic justice and racial and gender equality required the abolition of war. Students will consider the relevance of these works to the challenges we face today. Attribute/Distribution: CC, HE, HU, W