WritingthroughLit

World Literature

The reading for this course will represent a variety of authors from around the world, and the writing aspect will focus on the development and mastery of essay writing skills. This course seeks to prepare those who are college-bound for the challenges of college coursework. It will also help prepare students for the rigorous course work in Advanced Placement Literature and Composition.

The course will utilize a humanities-based approach to literature. We will look at various aspects (geography, religion, customs, and language to name a few) of a culture or group of people in order to fully understand the literature. We will identify common global themes in literature and connect those to our own beliefs. Students will read from a variety of genres including, but not limited to, poetry, short stories, novels, and drama. Most assessments will be in the form of essay writing.

Because there will be little time for reading in class, much of the out-of-class work will consist of reading. As a student in the class you will be responsible for completing all assigned tasks. There will be daily discussion; participation is expected and will account for part of your total grade. Outside reading, tests, papers, projects, research, and quizzes (announced and unannounced) will be combined to make up your quarter and semester grades. Extra credit opportunities will not be available on an individual basis, so please do not ask. These will be posted and announced so that all students may take part.

Attendance for this class is compulsory. There is much information to be gained from class discussions that cannot be made up. If you know you will be gone in advance, please make the appropriate arrangements to get make-up work. Be respectful of due dates and complete work in a timely manner. Tests and quizzes should be made-up immediately upon the student’s return.

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