English 3: World Literature

DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasizes the study of world literature. The course is presented in two semesters.

Semester 1 examines various literary elements, discussing them in the context of selected poems, short stories, plays, and novels. It teaches students how to determine the main idea and theme of a piece of literature, as well as discern the underlying, inferred meaning and tone.

Semester 2 exposes students to works by major European writers from a variety of literary genres. This course also emphasizes the application of critical reading skills.

CREDITS:
1 Credit

PREREQUISITES:
English 1: Grammar and Composition
English 2: Introduction to Literature

STANDARDS:
This course is aligned to the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) standards, Florida Sunshine State Standards, and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards.

Semester 1

• Diction, Tone, and Mood
• Rhythm
• Rhyme
• Stanza and Verse
• Symbolism and Imagery
• Metaphor and Simile
• Consonance, Assonance, and Alliteration
• Analyzing and Interpreting Poetry
• Setting
• Plot
• Characterization
• Theme
• Point of View
• Literary Elements in