Junior+English

=**Welcome to Junior English!**=

**__ Course Description: __** Junior English is a thorough survey of British Literature. While exploring the work of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and other important figures in British literature, we will also study the history, philosophy, and cultural traditions reflected in the readings. Besides frequent shorter pieces of writing, some longer expository and analytical themes will be written. A basic documented research paper also will be required. In addition, some time will be spent on preparation for the SAT & ACT tests as well as the college application process.

**__ Course Calendar: __ //Junior English: The Hero’s Journey Through British Literature//** Below is an overview of the topics and readings we will be studying throughout the semester. **UNIT ONE:** Anglo-Saxon Literature ·  // Beowulf // **UNIT TWO:** Literature of the Middle Ages ·  // The Canterbury Tales // ·  // Sir Gawain and the Green Knight // ·  King Arthur tales & legends ·  // Macbeth // ·  Shakespearean sonnets ·  Spenserian Sonnets · <span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;"> John Donne’s sonnets <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;"> //A Modest Proposal// by Jonathan Swift <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;"> Poetry of Robert Herrick and Andrew Marvell
 * Semester I: **
 * UNIT THREE:** Shakespeare & The English Renaissance
 * UNIT FOUR:** Literature of the Restoration

**UNIT FIVE:** Literature of the Romantic Period <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;"> __Frankenstein__ by Mary Shelley <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;"> Excerpt from __Pride & Prejudice__ by Jane Austen <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;"> Excerpts from Victorian novels
 * Semester II: **
 * UNIT SIX:** The Research Paper
 * UNIT SEVEN/EIGHT:** Literature of the Victorian Era/ College Preparation
 * UNIT NINE:** Modern British Literature

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