Introduction to Global Literature Part 2!
This is a full year class, although students may join in the second semester, during which we will discuss and write about novels from England, Russia and China. The teacher has 23 years' experience.
Gina Trent
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5.0
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What's included
30 live meetings
30 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students can usually expect to spend 2 - 3 hours per week reading and sometimes writing at home. It's the quality of the work that's important, not the quantity! The number of pages will depend on the book. Students will work individually.Assessment
I give numerous detailed comments on each piece of writing. In addition, I give numeric grades on writing, and numeric and letter grades at the end of the semester if parents would like me to. I'm also available for parent/teacher conferences.Grading
I give numerous detailed comments on each piece of writing. In addition, I give numeric grades on the writing, and numeric and letter grades at the end of the semester if parents would like me to. I'm also available for parent/teacher conferences.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Intermediate - Advanced Level
About me: I am informal, empathetic and funny, I have high standards, and I love my students! My classes are very much discussion based, and all students' views are solicited and heard. The curriculum for this semester includes, in this order: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Dover Thrift Edition (English,) The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy, Penguin Classics edition (Russian,) and The Good Earth by Pearl Buck (Chinese.) There may also be short stories and poetry. WHAT WE'LL DO EACH WEEK. Week 1 - Introductions, expectations, reading and discussion of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the epigraph and the four letters at the beginning of Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Week 2 - Reading and discussion of Frankenstein, chapters 1-5 Week 3 - Reading and discussion of Frankenstein, chapters 6 -10 Week 4 - Reading and discussion of Frankenstein, chapters 11- 15 Week 5 - Reading and discussion of Frankenstein, chapters 16 - 20 Week 6 - Reading and discussion of Frankenstein, chapters 21- 24 Week 7 - Write and present an essay on one of the following topics: Compare Frankenstein with the monster Describe the relationship between Frankenstein and the monster What in Frankenstein's personality leads to his downfall? Who is more deserving of our sympathy, Frankenstein or the monster? Week 8 - Reading and discussion of The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy Week 9 - Write and present a paragraph on a central idea on The Death of Ivan Ilyich Week 10 - Reading and discussion of chapters 1-6 of The Good Earth Week 11 - Reading and discussion of chapters 7- 13 of The Good Earth Week 12 - Reading and discussion of chapters 14 - 19 of The Good Earth Week 13 - Reading and discussion of chapters 20- 26 of The Good Earth Week 14 - Reading and discussion of chapters 27- Conclusion of The Good Earth Week 15 - Write and present an essay about how a literary technique is used to further a central idea in The Good Earth Students will revise each essay, based on my and other students' feedback, at least once. Grades will be provided, and students may receive academic credit for this class. No background experience is required, other than the ability to read and understand the readings with my help, and the willingness to put effort into the class.
Learning Goals
The goals of the class are:
to expose students to great writing from different times and places so they can see how humans and societies are similar and different,
to think critically about what we read and what constitutes great writing,
to explore ideas that are raised in literature and relate them to our own experience,
to understand and empathize with people who are different from ourselves,
to learn the different techniques by which authors express their ideas,
to "read between the lines," or make inferences from a text,
to express our own ideas precisely and vividly, both orally and in writing,
to learn, practice and improve different types of writing, and
to have fun reading and discussing literature.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The books we will be reading were written for adults. I have chosen them in discussion with a number of parents, and based on my experience, they will be suitable for most, but not all high school students. Parents are welcome to Google them and make their own decisions.
Supply List
We will read, in this order: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Dover Thrift Edition, The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories by Leo Tolstoy, Penguin Classics edition, and The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck, Washington Square Press edition
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I have a permanent license from New York State to teach English Language Arts, and did so in New York City public high schools for over 20 years. I have taught online private classes for three years.Reviews
Live Group Class
$52
weekly or $780 for 30 classes2x per week, 15 weeks
60 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-16
6-12 learners per class
