Units
Here follows a general overview of the content we will study in each unit throughout the course, with supplementary videos and resources:
Unit 1: the Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Periods
This unit will cover the years 449 to 1485. We will begin by discussing the Legend of King Arthur and reading a brief short story. Next, we will read Grendel by John Gardner. To compliment our novel study, we will examine excerpts from the epic Beowulf. Following this study, we will conclude with a discussion of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
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Unit 2: the Renaissance
This unit will cover the years 1485 to 1660, a period known as the English Renaissance. During this unit we will study William Shakespeare's King Lear. We will also discuss the bard's sonnets, as well as the work of his contemporary poets.
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Unit 3: the Restoration and Enlightenment
During this unit, we will discuss the literature during the Restoration and Enlightenment, spanning 1660 to 1798. We will study satire at length, also focusing on the most important philosophical concepts of the time. During this unit we will explore poetry and nonfiction.
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Unit 4: Romanticism
This unit spans the years 1798 to 1832. During this unit, we will study Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. We will also discuss a large variety of poetry.
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Unit 5: the Victorian Era
This unit will span the years 1832 until the turn of the 20th Century. We will discuss a variety of poetry along with several short stories. Our major focus will be the novel Jane Eyre.
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Unit 6: Modernism
This unit, which spans from 1901 until 1950, will include the study of Eli Wiesel's Night. We will also discuss poetry, short stories, and some nonfiction. Specifically, we will study an autobiography and speech from two important historic figures of the era.
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Unit 7: Contemporary Authors
This unit, which spans from 1950 to the present, will investigate some of the most recent influential British authors. We will study the poetry of Margaret Atwood (best known as the author of The Handmaid's Tale) and listen to an audio recording of The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman.