32 Week (Two Semester) Gothic Literature Part 2 - Reading, Writing, & History
A walk through the lives of influential Writers - A study of popular stories through the 1700s to 1900s - Creative Projects & Activities - A look into important literary elements - All featured in One Spooktacular Class.
Rebecca Schwanke (A.A. & B.A. in English)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(236)
What's included
32 live meetings
24 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Reading the material before class.Assessment
Given upon request.Grading
Given upon request.Class Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
This two-semester course will provide a fun (& engaging) look into Gothic Literature... At the beginning of the meeting, we will cover popular Authors of the week - Several of which we will be reading the material of. We'll discuss their connections, inspirations, home life, the amazing things that make them unique, etc. Following - We will review the significant details of the reading material for the week - Students need to pre-read the material before class. (I can provide digital copies upon student request and help any students who struggle with the material.) We will break down settings, analyze character development (or lack thereof), enjoy some vocabulary words, have some in-depth discussions, etc. We will also be covering literary elements, writing elements, and creative tips that the authors used. Activities: Each week we will have interactive posts on the classroom page or in-class activities meant to help the students engage with the material. There will be several big activities throughout the 32 weeks - We will cover writing elements but students may use their artistic skills to complete those activities as well. (Drawing, Sculpting, Videography, etc.) Stories: (Will need to be read before each meeting - See Syllabus) The Willows by Algernon Blackwood The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe The Woman in Black by Susan Hill The Vampyre by John William Polidori Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe
Learning Goals
The goal of this class is to gain a better understanding of Gothic Literature while also participating in basic Literature Activities found in a Public School Setting.
Syllabus
32 Lessons
over 32 WeeksLesson 1:
The Willows by Algernon Blackwood
Chapter 1 - 3 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Willows & The Black Cat
Chapters 4 - 5 & The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Woman in Black by Susan Hill
Prologue - Chapter 3 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Woman in Black
Chapters 4 - 8 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
I have experience working with many unique students and am always happy to do what I can to make their time enjoyable. My message box is open 24/7 - One-on-one messaging is always encouraged for anyone who needs further assistance.
Parental Guidance
As these are stories written in the 1800s - A time in which death and corruption were a serious influence on the lives of the writers - There will be heated topics such as murder, death, addiction, etc. We will very briefly cover these topics but in a respectful light and with caution.
Many of these writers had ties to (what we call today) the LGBTQA+ community. For quite a few of them, this is what defined who they were. Such facts will not be omitted from their history lessons.
Supply List
The titles of our work at included in the syllabus - Digital Copies can be provided upon request.
Joined October, 2018
5.0
236reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from Brigham Young University - Idaho
4 years of independent teaching
9 years of teaching
20+ years of Gothic Literature studies
Bachelor's Degree in English from Brigham Young University Reviews
Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $550 for 32 classes1x per week, 32 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-10 learners per class
