General InformationBy the end of this school year, I hope all of my students will find not only an appreciation for literature for what it is, but also realize that literature is a useful tool for understanding the world around us. Students will be challenged to do difficult readings, and vigorous writing. However, they need not worry about having to be perfect – all I expect is each individual's best effort, as learning is a process, and personal growth and taking intellectual risks are my emphases.
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English 11 CPEnglish 11 focuses on American literature, in conjunction with the major political, social, and philosophical movements taught in American History. We will review the historical context, supplemented with the philosophical and artistic movements around the world that influenced their counter-parts in America. Topics that will be covered include the influences of Puritanism, the Enlightenment, and Deism on early American cultural formation; literary periods from Transcendentalism through Naturalism and turn-of-the-century writers; early and late Modern novel, Modern Poetry, the Harlem Renaissance; and the growth and diversity of genre, cultural experiences, gender studies, and social studies.
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Philosophy In Literature (Seminar)Philosophy in Literature explores Western literature’s use of philosophical traditions in order to advance personal thoughts, opinions, and perspectives. Students will be introduced to broad themes in World literature, including various responses to questions regarding the nature of identity, belief, choice, and living, answering a diverse set of central questions such as “What is the nature of existence?” “Who am I?” “Am I free?” and “How do I live?” In this course students should expect to actively do philosophy, involving more than just reading for understanding.
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