Realism and Naturalism in American Literature
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Realism and Naturalism
Overview of the literary movements and their historical context

Module #2
The Rise of Realism
Mark Twain and the shift from Romanticism to Realism

Module #3
William Dean Howells and the Roots of Realism
Howells contribution to the development of Realism

Module #4
The Critique of American Society
Realist writers portrayal of social ills and injustices

Module #5
The Significance of Regionalism
The role of regionalism in shaping American literary identity

Module #6
Naturalism Emerges
The transition from Realism to Naturalism and its key features

Module #7
Stephen Crane and the Birth of Naturalism
Cranes Maggie:A Girl of the Streets and the dawn of Naturalist fiction

Module #8
The Influence of Science and Philosophy
Darwin, Spencer, and the impact of scientific and philosophical ideas on Naturalist thought

Module #9
The Urban Jungle
Naturalist portrayals of city life and the struggle for survival

Module #10
The Human Condition
Naturalist explorations of human nature and morality

Module #11
The Novels of Frank Norris
McTeague and The Octopus:A Study of California Life

Module #12
Theodore Dreiser and the Rise of the Novel
Sister Carrie and the development of the American novel

Module #13
The Naturalist Short Story
The emergence of the short story as a popular literary form

Module #14
Women in Realism and Naturalism
The roles and representations of women in Realist and Naturalist literature

Module #15
African American Experience in Realism and Naturalism
The portrayal of African American life and culture in Realist and Naturalist literature

Module #16
Critical Perspectives on Realism and Naturalism
Key critical approaches to understanding Realist and Naturalist literature

Module #17
The Legacy of Realism and Naturalism
The impact of Realism and Naturalism on 20th-century American literature

Module #18
Comparative Analysis of Realist and Naturalist Works
In-depth analysis of selected texts, including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Red Badge of Courage, and An American Tragedy

Module #19
Realism and Naturalism in the American West
The portrayal of the American West in Realist and Naturalist literature

Module #20
Immigration and the American Dream
The representation of immigrant experiences in Realist and Naturalist literature

Module #21
War and its Representations
The portrayal of war and its impact on American society in Realist and Naturalist literature

Module #22
Theoretical Approaches to Realism and Naturalism
Marxist, feminist, and poststructuralist approaches to understanding Realist and Naturalist literature

Module #23
Authorial Intentions and Biographical Context
The role of authorial intentions and biographical context in shaping Realist and Naturalist literature

Module #24
Historical and Cultural Contexts
The historical and cultural contexts that shaped Realist and Naturalist literature

Module #25
The Intersection of Literature and Art
The relationship between Realist and Naturalist literature and the visual arts

Module #26
Realism and Naturalism in Contemporary American Literature
The continued influence of Realism and Naturalism on contemporary American literature

Module #27
Teaching Realism and Naturalism
Pedagogical approaches to teaching Realist and Naturalist literature

Module #28
Assessment and Evaluation
Methods for assessing student understanding of Realist and Naturalist literature

Module #29
Research and Scholarship
Current research and scholarship in the field of Realism and Naturalism

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Realism and Naturalism in American Literature career

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Realism and Naturalism in American Literature ( 30 Modules )

Realism and Naturalism in American Literature
( 30 Modules )