English 11

All literature deals with what it means to be human. While the specifics of setting and character differ, and the specifics of the conflicts and resolutions may be outside of our own experiences, we can always identify and empathize with the broader universal human concerns being thematically explored.

In this course, we will endeavor to understand people. We will encounter in our readings many people along the spectrum of human experience in other countries. We will traverse time periods, regions, and cultural zones. What we hope to see in the end is those universal human concerns, manifested in both positive and negative human traits, which bind us together rather than separate us.

The focus of English 11 is literature as presented in epics, novels, poetry, and plays. Students will read from the texts listed below. Please note that these texts may change. 

This course will challenge students to strengthen their inferential reasoning and critical essay writing abilities. There will be a substantial amount of nightly homework. Students can expect to be assigned readings with accompanying writing assignments. Students can also expect to complete several formal writing assignments, present material to the class on a regular basis, and be responsible for independently interpreting outside reading materials.

**Please note that our curricula are under constant review and may be adjusted to suit the needs of our students. These changes may take place more quickly than can be reflected on this site at a given moment in time. We will update periodically.