ETS4U: Studies in Literature (University Preparation)
PREREQUISITE: English, Grade 11, University Preparation
GRADE: 12 (University/College)
AVAILABILITY: Spark Asher Academy Online
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM: English
Course Overview
This course is designed for students with a special interest in literature and literary criticism. The course may focus on themes, genres, time periods, or countries. Students will analyze a range of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts, responding to them personally, critically, and creatively. They will also assess critical interpretations and write analytical essays.
UNIT ONE
Literary Criticism & Theory
Essential Question: How does the societal context influence literary content and criticism?
Students will explore various literary theories that provide frameworks for analyzing literature, focusing on how these perspectives can highlight different elements and themes within literary works.
UNIT TWO
Non-Fiction: Memoirs & Persepolis
Essential Question: How do memoirs provide a different narrative experience from biographies, and how does this shape our reading approach?
This unit dives into the memoir as a literary form, differentiating it from biographies through analysis of personal anecdotes and the graphic novel “Persepolis,” evaluating its effectiveness in conveying personal history.
UNIT THREE
Novel Study
Essential Question: What qualifies literature for inclusion in the canonical ‘literary canon’?
Students will engage with the English Literary Canon, selecting novels for comprehensive study and analysis, culminating in critical essays that evaluate the literary significance of the chosen works.
UNIT FOUR
Poetry
Essential Question: What are the defining elements of powerful poetry, and how does poetry impact society?
The unit offers an intensive overview of poetry spanning the last millennium, encouraging students to critically evaluate a broad spectrum of poems to determine standout works.
UNIT FIVE
Introduction: Film and Media
Essential Question: How can different theoretical perspectives deepen our analysis of films and media?
Students will critique films using various literary theories, examining ideological underpinnings and the representation of classical texts within modern media contexts.
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