0430
Prerequisite: English 10
Semester
Credit Category: English or Humanities
Level 1
Open to Grades 11-12
0.5 Credit
British Literature is a survey course designed to acquaint students with major literary eras, authors and trends in British literature. This course traces the development of this body of literature from Anglo-Saxon times through the twentieth century, examining major works of British literature within the context of history, philosophy, art and music. Extensive reading, discussion and analysis of selections in the anthology as well as additional assigned outside works are required. Students will write literature-based essays as well as one formal research paper.