B 先生の読書劇場ブック スタディ: ジェーン オースティンの「エマ」

Jane Austen's "Emma" is arguably her finest novel, and such a perfect one at that for a book study and a reader's theatre course!  It is a blend of serious writing, witty charm, with an unforgettable heroine, Emma.  Yes, Emma, who cluelessly imagines herself without fault, spending most of her time matchmaking and causing quite a stir in the social circles of Highbury, England! Needless to say, we will have oodles of fun in this course discussing an array of wonderful characters amidst all of their romantic entanglements, and seeing Emma learn a great deal about life and herself by the end of the novel.

Every class in this 8 week semester book club will be highly interactive yet relaxed. After discussing the assigned reading for the week, we will do a Reader’s Theatre activity, with easy-to-read scripts prepared by Mrs. B and no need for fancy sets or memorizing lines. It will be excellent fun(giggling is not required but encouraged, hee hee)!

***Note:  Assigned reading of the novel's actual chapters will be done primarily as homework in between our meetings.  If this proves to be too challenging, learners are encouraged to listen to a free audio version of the novel for better understanding and enjoyment.  Perhaps a combination of reading and listening would work for learners if they so choose!

Week One: Chapters 1-3 (please read these chapters before our first meeting)
Week Two: Chapters 4-11
Week Three: Chapters 12-18
Week Four: Chapters 19-28
Week Five: Chapters 29-36
Week Six: Chapters 37-43
Week Seven: Chapters 44-49
Week Eight: Chapters 50-55

So find a cozy spot with your a cup of tea or drink of choice, and of course, bring your copy of “Emma”. We will have the most extraordinary time together!