British Literature
High SchoolLanguage ArtsEnglish
A survey of British literature from its early oral tradition to contemporary writing, emphasizing historical context, literary movements, language development, and enduring themes.
Official course syllabus
Academic course overview
Course summary
A survey of British literature from its early oral tradition to contemporary writing, emphasizing historical context, literary movements, language development, and enduring themes.
Learning outcomes
Explain major periods, interpret significant works, analyze changing language and ideas, and write comparative literary arguments.
Course content overview
- 1Anglo-Saxon literature and the epic
- 2Medieval literature and Chaucer
- 3Renaissance poetry and Shakespeare
- 4The seventeenth century and Milton
- 5Restoration, satire and the Enlightenment
- 6Romanticism
- 7Victorian literature
- 8Modernism and the world wars
- 9Postwar and contemporary British voices
Taught by Angela
Angela supports the student with explanations, guided questions, and academic help throughout the course.
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