Course Description:
In this course, students are invited to travel through the various cultural periods of American literature. Students will explore American literary traditions of the 19th century and study the darker side of Romanticism while exploring the horror story genre. The course will include a study of the Contemporary Period, where students will read many different genres of literature including poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction. Students will complete the course with a deeper understanding of the major contributions literature has made in the development of our country.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 9
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Credits: 1 Credit
Please Note: This is a WVL teacher taught course. It may be taken virtually or independently based on teacher and SLA recommendation.