American Literature Online

Discover the Story of America Through Literature – Flexible, Engaging, and Thought-Provoking

This online American Literature course takes students on a journey through the voices that shaped the nation—from early colonial writings to bold contemporary works. Through a diverse mix of poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and nonfiction, students explore key themes in American history, identity, and culture.

Along the way, students sharpen their critical thinking and writing skills, express creativity through projects, and connect with others in thoughtful online discussions. The course also supports academic growth with targeted vocabulary development and grammar review—perfect for preparing for standardized tests and college-level writing.

Flexible, enriching, and thoughtfully designed, this course brings American literature to life for today’s online learner.

Prerequisite for this course is English 10 (or equivalent) prior course.