Tuesday HS (PM1A) – American Literature & Composition

(Same class as offered on Thursdays)

This continuing one-year class focuses on literature by some of America’s most well known and respected authors, poets, and play-writes, including Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Kate Chopin, and Eugene O’Neill. Fall semester covers literature from 1819 to 1930 while Spring semester goes from 1930 to the present day in an approachable selection of short but meaningfully rich readings ideal for Freshmen and Sophomores. Each week will focus on a specific author, examining topical themes that are universal as well as specific to American history and culture. Most of the readings are within the recommended Norton Anthology, however a select few will only be available in the public domain. Students will also learn fundamental essay writing foundations and apply this to 2 essays per semester (one creative and one academic). *New students are welcome to join this class mid-year!