Provides a broad background in Western literature through a Christian perspective from a variety of genres and reflecting various philosophies and worldviews. Prepares students to take the AP English Literature exam.
- Develop a new appreciation of—and love for—literature, while being challenged to close read, analyze, discuss, and write about complex and rewarding texts
- Learn the language and perspective of different forms of literary criticism, including new criticism, postcolonial criticism, feminist criticism, Marxist criticism, and other post-modern critical theories
- Partner with other motivated scholars to discuss and explore literature, including participating in Socratic discussions, acting groups, memory recitations, and formal and informal creative presentations
- Designed for, but not limited to, the serious college-bound student
- Reading load, complexity of texts, and sophistication of essay writing is commensurate to what students will encounter in college literature courses
