Welcome to the Higher English Coursework! This coursework is designed to enhance your English language skills, including reading comprehension, writing proficiency, and critical analysis. This introduction provides an overview of the coursework objectives, expectations, and resources.
Understand: Analyze and comprehend complex texts
Write: Develop effective written communication skills
Analyze: Critically evaluate literary works and language use
Express: Articulate ideas fluently and persuasively
Start Date: [Start Date]
End Date: [End Date]
The coursework is divided into 4 units, each focusing on different aspects of English language and literature. Each unit includes readings, writing assignments, discussions, and assessments to strengthen your language proficiency.
Novel: "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee
Poem: "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost
Assignment 1: Character analysis essay
Assignment 2: Poetry explication
Non-fiction Text: "Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King Jr.
Essay Sample: "Why We Can't Wait" by Martin Luther King Jr.
Assignment 1: Persuasive essay on climate change
Assignment 2: Analysis of argumentative writing techniques
Language Textbook: "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White
Linguistic Article: "The Origins of Language" - Scientific American
Assignment 1: Grammar and syntax exercises
Assignment 2: Language analysis of a political speech
Short Stories: "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson" & "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
Assignment 1: Short story writing
Assignment 2: Reflective essay on the writing process
Participation: 20%
Assignments: 40%
Quizzes: 20%
Final Project: 20%
Topic: Analytical essay on a literary work of your choice
Submission Deadline: [Date]
Textbooks:
"The Norton Anthology of English Literature" by Stephen Greenblatt
"Writing Analytically" by David Rosenwasser
Additional Readings:
"On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft" by Stephen King
"How to Read Literature Like a Professor" by Thomas C. Foster
For any queries or assistance, please reach out to:
Instructor: [YOUR NAME]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS]
Phone: [YOUR CONTACT NUMBER]
Office Hours: [DAYS AND TIME]
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