Course Description: This course combines the study of British literature with written composition. It provides the student with a broad overview from Beowulf through Canterbury Tales and into the 20th century. Essays are primarily persuasive in nature and emphasize a close reading of the literature with critical writing. In addition, the students are required to keep a journal and complete a research paper.

Texts: Elements of Literature, Sixth Course (2003); Lord of the Flies; 1984; The Stranger; Brave New World.

Academic Integrity

Composition Rubric

MLA spacing - WORD 2007

Final copy rubric

Ref Works EZ Bib Issues

Summer Reading assignment

Moodle Directions

Course Description