Course Description

Welcome to the world of literature! During this course we will read important works from throughout history and from all over the world. We will read works of fiction, nonfiction, drama, a biography and poetry, and place each work in the larger context of world history. We will consider each work of literature both on its own terms and in the context of the Christian worldview.

To be successful in this class:

Students must be able to maintain a rigorous reading schedule (about 100 pages or approximately four hours of audio most weeks), take an active part in classroom discussions, and complete essays and other written assignments (including a research paper), as well as presentations and tests, to demonstrate understanding  and critical analysis of each work.

Grades: 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Fees: $425

Prerequisites:

English 1 (must have completed 1 high school English course)

Parents must read UHC High School Literature Class Parent Information before registering their student for a literature class at UHC.

View High School English Grade Levels and Prerequisites.

Course Credit: 1 CP English credit. Course can also be taken for honors credit. View Honors English w/ World Literature Course Description for details on honors requirements.