English 12 B – H

Upon entering English 12, students have read and discussed literary classics across the major genres and have studied a year each of world perspectives and American literature. Now they focus on European literature from the Middle Ages to the present. Units are arranged chronologically so that students may see how earlier works influence later works and how forms and ideas have evolved over time. Students consider prominent themes for each time period. In their essays and discussions, students may relate a work to its historical circumstances, trace a symbol through a work or works, or consider a moral or philosophical question. Writing assignments include essays and research papers. By the end of English 12, students have become familiar with some of the major works and ideas of European literature, have honed their skills of literary analysis, and have learned to write a research paper. English Language Arts proficiency may be earned through this course.