Honors English 12 British Literature Course
Excel High School's Honors English 12 British Literature course represents the pinnacle of the English curriculum, tailored for students aiming to refine their reading and writing capabilities. This course is specifically designed to provide an in-depth exploration of British literature, while simultaneously reinforcing the foundational skills of English Language Arts. It expertly balances the traditional elements of English studies with the demands of the modern, 21st-century educational landscape, ensuring students are well-equipped for future academic challenges.
Throughout the course, students engage with a variety of literature selections from Great Britain, gaining insight into the rich literary heritage and cultural context of the region. The curriculum emphasizes practical techniques such as visualizing, making inferences, predicting, and understanding organizational patterns, particularly in online texts. These skills are crucial for adapting to the evolving nature of literary analysis and comprehension. As students progress through the course, they will not only deepen their appreciation for British literature but also enhance their ability to critically analyze and interpret complex texts. This rigorous training in British Literature prepares students for advanced studies and fosters the development of adaptable, effective readers and writers.
Honors English 12 British Literature
Course Syllabus
Dedicated to creating effective and adaptable readers and writers, Honors English 12 British Literature 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. - 2019
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: Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Literature
- Unit 2: British Literature During the Renaissance
- Unit 3: British Restoration/18th Century Literature
Semester B
- Unit 4: Romanticism
- Unit 5: Realism and Naturalism
- Unit 6: Contemporary British Literature
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes.........................40%
Writing Assignments.........30%
Mid-Term/Final Exams......30%
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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