NEWS (23/03/20): This week we will beginning by understanding the importance of story-telling and oral traditions throughout history. This will include an examination into the theories of Carl Jung focusing on the "collective unconscious" and "archetypes". We will be looking at stories from a variety of different cultures, though mainly focusing on the importance within Aboriginal and First-nations communities.
Hello, and Welcome to Studies in Literature. This course is for students with a special interest in literature and literary criticism.
The course focuses on literary theory and how literature has been used to provide social criticism throughout the ages. Works of the English canon, as well as those written by authors speaking from a variety of cultural viewpoints, will be studied in order to present a varied perspective of literature's importance throughout history. These texts will include fiction, nonfiction and media texts (film, art) from many genres in order to build an understanding of the multidimensional nature of human experience. Students will analyze a range of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts and respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. They will also assess critical interpretations, write analytical essays,
and complete an independent study project. Through daily discussions, lessons and readings, students will develop an academic vocabulary relating
to literary terms and devices, literary theory. The student's learning will be encouraged by the teacher's oral and written feedback of their oral and written assignments throughout the course.
The course focuses on literary theory and how literature has been used to provide social criticism throughout the ages. Works of the English canon, as well as those written by authors speaking from a variety of cultural viewpoints, will be studied in order to present a varied perspective of literature's importance throughout history. These texts will include fiction, nonfiction and media texts (film, art) from many genres in order to build an understanding of the multidimensional nature of human experience. Students will analyze a range of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts and respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. They will also assess critical interpretations, write analytical essays,
and complete an independent study project. Through daily discussions, lessons and readings, students will develop an academic vocabulary relating
to literary terms and devices, literary theory. The student's learning will be encouraged by the teacher's oral and written feedback of their oral and written assignments throughout the course.
Unit 1 - Literary Origins / The Purpose and Function of Literature
Personal Essay - Students will write a personal essay, discussing their background and belief systems,
to explore what has shaped them as readers. This is a diagnostic assignment with teacher feedback on
writing mechanics, organization, style and sentence fluency for future evaluated pieces.
Concepts covered in this unit include:
The Oral Tradition and Role of the Storyteller
Carl Jung - "collective unconscious"
Archetypal Theory
Courtly Love
The Sonnet
Parody