American Literature grade

American Literature overviews the chronological history of American literature through the modern era and involves reading, analyzing, and interpreting significant literary works both on their own and within their historical and social contexts. The course will prepare students for senior-level reading and writing by helping them continue to think critically about literature and to demonstrate depth of thought in literary analysis, class discussion, daybooks, Socratic seminars, and formal writing.

Prerequisite

None

Special Purchases

Students will need to purchase novels and plays in digital or paperback format.

Homework Estimate

Less than 30 minutes

Major Concepts Covered

The movement of American thought and attitudes from the Puritans to the Postmodern through novels, short stories, plays and poetry, and vocabulary

Insider Information

American Literature is a good class for those who have sometimes struggled in an English classroom. The course moves at a very reasonable pace and the instructor teaches this course in such a way to bridge the divide between contemporary students and classic literature. One 5-8 page research paper is required.