This document provides information about an American literature course titled ELIT 48C including the instructor's contact information, course objectives, requirements, grading policies, and textbook information. The key points are: 1. The course will focus on American prose and poetry from 1914 to the late 20th century, exploring perspectives on the American Dream from diverse writers. 2. Requirements include regular attendance, keeping up with readings and assignments, two papers, exams, posts to the class website, and other assessments. 3. The grading scale is based on 1000 points from essays, exams, website posts, and other activities. Policies address plagiarism, attendance, conduct, late work, and adding/dropping the