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American Literature Part One: Age of Exploration through Reconstruction with Jackie de Laveaga
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Join us on this enlightening journey through the rich tapestry of American literature. Over the school year, we will dive into the heart of American history and culture. This semester, we will explore seminal works from early exploration to the post-Civil War era, engaging in dynamic discussions and analyses that hone your critical thinking skills. With an emphasis on both literary mastery and historical context, this course promises to ignite your passion for literature while deepening your understanding of the American experience.
Special Notes: Optional writing component available. This is Part One of a two-part course. Students are expected to also register for Part Two offered in the spring. This course aligns with Dr. Chalberg’s American History: Part One. If you have younger students, this course can align with the Homeschool Connections Grade School Unit Study: The History of the United States Program for grades 3-6.
Total Classes: 12
Duration Per Class: 50 minutes
Prerequisite: Students should have basic paragraph and essay writing skills. Your student will need Word 2007 or later version or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document.
Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade
Suggested Credit: One full semester of Literature or American Literature
Instructor: Jackie de Laveaga
Course Description: This is a survey course in American Literature covering works written by and about Americans from early exploration through post-Civil War. Class meetings will use both lecture and Socratic discussion to engage students in both the history and the art of American Literature. Students will engage in weekly discussion forums and class discussions regarding historical context, culture, and literary techniques and themes. There is a strong emphasis in this course on learning to analyze literature as an academic skill.
Course Outline:
Week 1: Discussion Forums, Class Overview, Timeline
Week 2-10: Literature Discussion; Literary themes of novel and short works
Weeks 11-12: Final Project Construction
Course Materials: Full-length works (unabridged) required:
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (Ignatius Critical Edition), https://amzn.to/3TiMrNS or https://loc.ignatius.com/ignatiuscriticaleditions/twain-huckleberry-finn.htm
From Slave to Priest: The Inspirational Story of Father Augustine Tolton by Caroline Hemesath, Ignatius Press (2010), https://amzn.to/4bO363c or https://ignatius.com/from-slave-to-priest-fspp/
Various short works, including poetry, short fiction, and prose, will be provided free as PDF files.
Homework: Weekly quizzes, graded discussion forums, and reading assignments. Approximately 2-3 hours of homework per week. Optional author project. Students can choose to complete a PowerPoint presentation or an essay that demonstrates an in-depth study of a literary theme.
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American Literature Part One: Age of Exploration through Reconstruction with Jackie de Laveaga
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Jackie de Laveaga
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Literature ➤ American Literature
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High School
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September 17th, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
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Recorded, free with subscription
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Jackie de Laveaga
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About Jackie de Laveaga
Jackie de Laveaga is the Grade School Program Developer and instructor for the 4-year Grade School Multi-Subject Unity Study series at Homeschool Connections.
She has also developed grade school, middle school, and high school courses in literature, creative writing, and art. Mrs. de Laveaga holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Secondary Education and a Master of Education degree with an emphasis in Language Arts Instruction.
Her career includes fifteen years of online course development and instruction in writing, journalism, and humanities, as well as more than thirty years of teaching live-in-person courses in literature, history, composition, and drama to students of all ages.
Mrs. de Laveaga and her husband have five children and five grandchildren. They live in Arizona.
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