Continuing with BJU’s excellent literature textbook, Elements of Literature, English 2 broadens students’ understanding of literature by focusing on advanced literary concepts. Students will learn the method and the importance of literary analysis by studying pieces from several genres and interpreting them in light of biblical truth. We will cover units on sound and syntax, allusions and symbols, irony, folktales and epics, short stories, poetry, and a drama unit focusing on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Additionally, we will have two novel studies: C. S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters and Elie Wiesel’s Night. The course promotes critical thinking skills as key to understanding and appreciating literature. Also, a visual analysis section found at the beginning of each unit relates the unit’s topic with the visual arts.
Our assignments in English 2 include unit exams, several literary analysis papers (in MLA format), 2 semester projects and class presentations, a term research paper, creative writing, and various weekly homework assignments.
This class pursues more advanced literary concepts while cementing fundamental writing skills necessary for higher level courses.
*Please note that a complete Language Arts program requires additional instruction in grammar and spelling. Additionally, all papers will be required to be written in MLA format. A familiarity with the basics of grammar, spelling, and MLA style is assumed and will be addressed as necessary when assigning, revising, and assessing writing assignments.
Instructor: Emily Young young.em@gmail.com
Texts:
Elements of Literature Student Text, 2nd Edition (ISBN- 978-1-60682-167-1)
Purchase on Amazon, from Bob Jones directly at www.bjupress.com, or any other discount arena. *Be sure to check out the e-textbook option. This is a lower-cost option but will require excellent note-taking skills since the student cannot write on the text itself.
Elements of Literature Tests (2nd ed.) (ISBN – 978-1-60682-169-5)
The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis (any edition)
Night by Elie Wiesel (ISBN – 978-0374500016)