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What age group	Year or Grade 11
What topic	British Literature
Number of lessons	21
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Spanish Language Course: British Literature for Grade 11

Course Introduction

Welcome to the Spanish language course focused on British Literature! In this course, we aim to explore key themes, genres, and authors from British literary traditions, while enhancing your Spanish language skills. By synthesizing literary analysis with language acquisition, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural context of literature and its relevance today.

Through a series of engaging lessons divided into modules, students will read, discuss, and respond to various texts, developing both linguistic and analytical skills. Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to engage critically with the texts, fostering a dynamic understanding of British Literature as seen through a Spanish-speaking lens.

Course Goals and Aims

Goals:

1. To enhance students' proficiency in Spanish through literary texts.
2. To cultivate an appreciation for British Literature and its historical context.
3. To develop critical thinking and analysis skills through reading and discussion.
4. To foster cross-cultural understanding through comparative analysis.

Aims:

• Analyze key themes and motifs in selected works of British literature.
• Develop vocabulary and comprehension skills through literary readings and discussions.
• Create connections between British literature and contemporary issues.
• Write critical essays and responses to literature in Spanish.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to British Literature and Historical Context

Lesson 1: Overview of British Literature

• Definition, history, and themes in British literature.

Lesson 2: Literary Movements

• Exploration of major movements: Romanticism, Victorian, Modernism.

Lesson 3: Key Figures

• Introduction to influential authors (Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens).

Module 2: Poetry

Lesson 4: Understanding Poetry

• Elements of poetry: form, meter, rhyme, symbolism.

Lesson 5: Shakespeare's Sonnet XV

• Analysis of Shakespeare's sonnets across cultural contexts.

Lesson 6: Romantic Poets

• Study of Wordsworth and Keats.

Lesson 7: Victorian Poets

• Analysis of the works of Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Module 3: Prose Fiction

Lesson 8: Understanding Prose Fiction

• Elements of narrative: plot, character, theme.

Lesson 9: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

• Themes of class, marriage, and morality.

Lesson 10: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

• Coming-of-age narrative and social critique.

Lesson 11: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

• Themes of passion, revenge, and nature.

Module 4: Drama

Lesson 12: Understanding Drama

• Elements of drama: dialogue, stage directions, and character development.

Lesson 13: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

• Exploration of love, illusions, and reality.

Lesson 14: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

• Analysis of social satire and identity.

Module 5: Contemporary British Literature

Lesson 15: Overview of Contemporary British Literature

• Trends and voices in modern British literature.

Lesson 16: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

• Analysis of perspective and narrative style.

Module 6: Comparative Analysis

Lesson 17: Comparative Themes

• Identifying themes across different authors and genres.

Lesson 18: Cultural Perspectives

• Discussion on how cultural contexts shape literature.

Module 7: Writing and Discussion

Lesson 19: Writing Workshop

• Crafting analytical essays and responses in Spanish.

Lesson 20: Class Discussion and Peer Review

• Sharing insights and critiques of each other’s writings.

Lesson 21: Final Project Presentation

• Students will present their final projects, synthesizing what they have learned.

Four Novel Studies for Grade 12

1. 1984 by George Orwell: A critical look at dystopian themes and surveillance.

2. The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro: Exploration of memory, regret, and duty.

3. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman: A blend of fantasy and memoir-like narrative.

4. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood: A feminist dystopian narrative and its implications.

References

1. Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. Modern Library, 2000.
2. Brontë, Emily. Wuthering Heights. Signet Classics, 2003.
3. Dickens, Charles. Great Expectations. Penguin Classics, 2003.
4. Haddon, Mark. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Vintage, 2004.
5. Orwell, George. 1984. Penguin Books, 2003.
6. Wilde, Oscar. The Importance of Being Earnest. Dover Publications, 1990.
7. Shakespeare, William. A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Folger Shakespeare Library, 2004.
8. Atwood, Margaret. The Handmaid's Tale. Anchor Books, 1998.
9. Various authors. British Literature Anthology. Penguin, 2010.

This plan serves as a comprehensive guide for exploring British literature through the lens of the Spanish language, fostering both linguistic and literary growth.