Advanced British Literature and Composition

2012-2013
Full Year Course
Grades 11-12 recommended
1 English Credit
Tuesday

Course Tutor:
Katie Schmidt
kschmidt.teenworks@gmail.com

Course Description:
This study of British Literature begins with the Anglo-Saxon period and continues through the early 20th century, working through various historical and philosophical backgrounds and across genres. This is a whole-book literature course for the serious or college bound high school student. The reading schedule is vigorous, and students are encouraged to complete some of the books over the summer to lighten the reading load during the school year. In addition to weekly reading and composition assignments, students will write a research paper with MLA documentation, learn several forms of essays, complete critical analysis papers, and study and write poetry.
Many of the compositions will be tied directly to the literature studied in the course, and students will analyze not only the literature, but the worldview of the author as compared to a Biblical worldview. Students will also be taught to apply and analyze structural and style techniques that will aid in maturing their writing and vocabulary level.

Course Notes:
Students may wish to use this course to help them prepare for the AP English Literature and Composition exam. These students should purchase the optional AP preparation book listed below.
Course Requirements:
Parents are expected to see that their student has all of the appropriate texts prior to the first class session.  Reading assignments must be completed before the student arrives at class for the lecture on the assigned material. Parents will need to monitor the student’s reading record sheets in order to ensure they are keeping up with the schedule. This is not an easy class; students will do a great deal of reading and writing.  If a student is not willing to work hard, and the parents are unwilling to supervise their student’s progress, please do not register for this course.
**Students must have access to the works of literature used in the Stobaugh book. The tutor will provide a list of these books so the student can purchase, borrow, or make arrangements with their local library to have the literature available when needed for the course.

Course Prerequisites:
English I and English II or equivalent.

Course Fees:
$15 copy fee for the year payable to tutor on first day of class.

 

Required Texts (Available through the TeenworksResourceCenter):

  • British Literature, student edition, by James P. Stobaugh, Broadman and Holman Publishers
  • MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, Seventh Edition by Joseph Gibaldi
  • AP English Literature and Composition Power Pack (SparkNotes Test Prep) – if student is preparing for AP Exam

 

Required Supplies:

  • 3” 3-ring binder
  • 5 Tab dividers, 35 weekly dividers
  • 3×5 note cards

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