The purpose of this class is to offer you the opportunity to read, analyze, and discuss a representative selection of literature from Great Britain and its commonwealth, with particular attention to the themes and concepts found in the works. We will briefly touch on the historical and political contexts of the literature. This class will provide the foundation you will need for further analysis of both canonical and non-canonical literature. We will address techniques for writing about literature and, most importantly, hopefully stimulate a love for and an appreciation of good literature. I will provide details later in the semester.
Attendance is mandatory.
After you miss three classes, your grade will drop for every absence after that. Since we will focus on the interpretation of the works, your reading, thinking, and writing will be important. Papers should be double-spaced on a word processor. Papers should follow MLA documentation style. My door is always open.