Notes on all the readings
These are the notes I provide in class for all the readings. Some of the notes are purely 'background' information and will NOT be helpful on the tests. Some of the notes are 'explanatory' and will be helpful on the test. Since I am remaking the class next year, some of these notes will be presented in a new order. Also some of the selections may be eliminated. Check back in the fall to see if the notes have been updated.
Ancient Civilizations--10,000 BCE to 600 CE
We will be covering various cultures during this time frame. The writings will fall under two categories: Religious texts and Epics. Religious texts will focus on creation stories and praise hymns/poems. Epic Poetry is key to the preservation of a culture's beliefs, history and heroes and all incorporate elements of truth, legend and religion.
Medieval Literature--600 CE to 1450 CE
We will be covering various cultures during this time frame. The writings will expand to include the first novels, as well as the emergence of Drama and Frame stories. Much of the literature of this age focuses on either God or King--meaning, texts that are religious in nature and designed to teach morals to an illiterate populace, or texts that are pseudo-political in nature commenting on societal norms and expectations.
Classical Literature--1450 CE to 1750 CE
We will be moving through a few 'Eras' is this time frame. The Renaissance and Romantic Eras will dominate the literature. Through theses eras we will see the emergence of Poetry as a dominate form of literature. We will maintain a multicultural exploration and read selections from several different cultures.
Revolutions to Contemporary Literature--1750 to Present
In this time frame we will be moving through the Industrial and Scientific Revolutions as well as the political revolutions in Europe and America. Several literary eras will also be explored: Realism and Modernism. We will end the year with Contemporary Voices, Nobel Prize winners, and Responses to Conflict.
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wisdom literature_notes_for_2nd_quarter.pdf | |
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