High School English 12 British Literature Course
Excel High School's English 12 British Literature course offers a deep dive into the rich and storied tradition of British literary arts. As the capstone of the English curriculum, this course is designed not only to refine students' reading and writing skills but also to broaden their understanding and appreciation of British literature's profound impact on the global literary landscape.
In this course, students will navigate the complexities of British literature, from its earliest manifestations to contemporary works. The curriculum is meticulously designed to challenge students with increasingly intricate texts, enhancing their fluency and comprehension. Through the study of various British literary works, students will develop advanced strategies for both creating and analyzing oral and written communication, honing their ability to express and interpret sophisticated ideas.
Key course objectives include mastering advanced literary analysis techniques, applying grammatical theories to written work, and developing a nuanced, critical approach to both literature and communication. This course emphasizes the practice and application of various literacy skills — visual, listening, reading, and writing — ensuring that students are well-prepared for the demands of higher education and professional environments.
English 12 British Literature
Course Syllabus
Dedicated to creating effective and adaptable readers and writers, English 12 serves as a culmination of the English curriculum at Excel High School. It provides rigorous training in the foundations of English Language Arts skills and strategies while using core English language foundations, to expand on and apply traditional concepts to modern, 21st-century demands. Offering practical lessons in techniques such as visualizing, making inferences and predictions and recognizing, organizational patterns in online texts, this course focuses on literature selections from Great Britain as its foundation.
Textbook: English 12 British Literature © Excel Education Systems, Inc. 2024
Course Objectives:
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
- Read increasingly complex British literature with fluency and comprehension.
- Develop advanced strategies for creating and analyzing oral and written communication.
- Apply advanced literary analysis and grammatical theories.
- Develop a critical literary approach to literature and communication.
- Practice and apply visual, listening, reading, and writing fluency skills.
Course contents:
Semester A
- Unit 1: The Origins of a Nation
- Unit 2: A Celebration of Human Achievement
- Unit 3: Tradition and Reason
Semester B
- Unit 4: Emotion and Experimentation
- Unit 5: An Era of Rapid Change
- Unit 6: New Ideas, New Voices
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes.........................30%
Writing Assignments.........30%
Mid-Term/Final Exams......40%
Total.......................................100%
How Much Does It Cost?
$225
per course
Standard high school courses are priced at an affordable $225 each. This cost-effective rate makes quality education accessible for every student.
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- (AP) High School Courses: $599
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