English 12 British and World Literature, Dual Enrollment

This course will address the Virginia Standards of Learning for Grade 12 English which include a sustained emphasis on reading comprehension by comparing, analyzing, and evaluating literary and informational texts. The student will examine and analyze literary texts from Britain and around the world by evaluating how authors use key elements to contribute to meaning and interpreting how themes are connected across texts.  The student will continue development of vocabulary, with attention to connotations, idioms, classical allusions, and figurative language. Students will also examine major works of world literature, from canon to contemporary. This course involves critical reading and writing experiences throughout.