4.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the literature history and culture of the southern Appalachian region. The course will examine cultural identity sense of place regional and racial identity of Appalachian people found in current as well as past forms of regional literature and scholarship. The course will examine different genres of literature such as travelogues poetry local color writing manuscripts and novels. The course may also incorporate sociological economical and religious examinations as well. The course is designed particularly for Adult and Graduate Studies students seeking to fulfill a core literature requirement.