Studies in Literature (Grade 12)

This course is for students with a special interest in literature and literary criticism. Students will study a range of literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, and will explore a variety of critical approaches used to interpret literature. Through reading, discussion, and analytical writing, students will deepen their understanding of literary traditions and develop their own critical perspectives on literature.

Unit 1: Foundations of Literary Criticism

Students explore major literary theories and critical approaches used to analyze texts, including formalism, historical criticism, and reader-response theory.

Unit 2: Classical and Historical Literature

Students examine significant literary works from earlier historical periods and explore how historical and cultural contexts influence meaning and interpretation.

Unit 3: Comparative Literary Studies

Students compare literary works from different cultures, genres, and time periods to examine shared themes and literary traditions.

Unit 4: Modern and Contemporary Literature

Students analyze literary texts from modern and contemporary writers while exploring changing perspectives in literature.

Unit 5: Literary Research and Analysis

Students conduct literary research using scholarly sources and produce analytical writing that applies critical perspectives.

Unit 6: Culminating Literary Investigation

Students complete a major research essay or project that demonstrates their ability to critically analyze literature using established literary theories.