The American Renaissance and Nathaniel Hawthorne

This course explores Hawthorne's aptitude in the genre of romance. It also discusses how he turned into an author from a civil servant. Additionally, you will explore a few important plot points of "The Scarlet Letter" and his art of second-thinking to the unfolding of the romance of "The Scarlet Letter"

• Understand Hawthorne's skills in romance literature
• Analyze his career transition from civil servant to author
• Interpret key plot points in "The Scarlet Letter"
• Recognize the use of second-thinking in literary art

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities