Honors+10

=Honors English 10=

Teacher:
Daniel J. Mikula dmikula@ldsd.org

Web Site:
Lower Dauphin School District – High School –Faculty – Mr. Mikula

Description:
This course is designed for the academically advanced and motivated student and will focus on a humanistic approach to the study of world literature as a basis for the development of critical thinking skills. The course will also include the development of advanced composition, grammar, vocabulary, and research skills.

Text:
World Literature Anthology. Bedford/St. Martin Press. 2004. Writing with a Purpose. Houghton Mifflin. 1995.

Objectives:
1.The students will become familiar with a variety of world literature from the ancient era to the modern age.

2.The students will examine the historical, cultural, and philosophical backgrounds of the civilizations under consideration.

3.The students will develop analytical skills appropriate for advanced academic endeavors.

4.The students will be able to write clearly and effectively concerning their analysis of the material considered and acquire skills of rhetoric.

5.The students will develop a proficiency in research techniques and will learn to accurately document acquired information.

6.The students will investigate the origin and subsequent development of literary types and themes.

7.The students will review grammar and usage when applicable.

Content:
Unit 1: Mesopotamia, Egypt, The Near East Unit 2: Greece Unit 3: Rome Unit 4: India Unit 5: The Near East Unit 6: India Unit 7: China Unit 8: Japan Unit 9: Arabia and Persia Unit 10: Europe Unit 11: Europe Unit 12: China
 * __The Ancient World__**
 * __The Middle Period__**
 * __The Early Modern Period__**

Evaluation:
Student evaluation is predicated upon examination and quiz results, composition and speech evaluations, and class participation observations.