The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

MAJOR WORKS
Siddhartha Herman Hesse ISBN 486406539

This course is designed to expand students worldview through literature, while vastly improving writing, reading, and critical thinking skills. Students will read and respond to a variety of world literature, synthesizing content, connecting relevance, evaluating and reproducing writing styles, and further relating to different genres. Through reading literature from around the world, students will advance in reading skills, writing technique, and making larger connections to the world around them. Students will produce comparative and analytical essays, multi-media presentations, creative projects, and a formal research paper.

Oedipus the King Sophocles ISBN 1416500332

The Inferno Dante (Ciardi Trans.) ISBN 451531396

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
What does it mean to be a fool? What does it mean to be wise? What are the defining elements of the literary quest? How do culture, religion, and geography influence literary works? What is specific or unique to particular eras and cultures? What common archetypes, themes, and messages are found across world literature? What commonalities are shared, despite centuries and continents of separation? How can reading expand our knowledge of the world? of humanity? of ourselves?

Twelfth Night Shakespeare ISBN 743484967 No Exit Sartre ISBN 679725164

Persepolis Satrapi ISBN 037571457X Life of Pi Martel ISBN 9780547848419 Mountains Beyond Mountains Farmer (Ms. Hanley will provide excerpts)

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Read & comprehend several pieces of literature Analyze literary elements, devices, and genres Connect common themes of world literature Analyze and understand the cultural influences of literature Contribute fruitfully to class discussion & debates Write well-structured responses, essays, and a research paper Think critically about the cultures of study, and how our world has been influenced by the cultures and literary works alike.

PLUS: Various myths, short stories, poems, films, and artwork!

POLICIES
Pre paration /Particip ation
Worth 10% of students grade. Students are expected to be fully prepared with all materials in class, and are not permitted to leave class to get forgotten materials. Students are expected to actively participate in class every day.

GRADING

30% 25% 20% 15% 10%

Essay/Project Quiz/Test Classwork Homework Prep/Part

Per Unit Weekly Daily Nightly Daily

Ab sence:

For each day absent, the student has a day to make up the missed work. Missed quiz/tests must be made up within a week. Long-term assignments given with advanced notice of a week+ must be handed in on the due date, regardless of absence. It is the students responsibility to seek out missed work, notes, and assignments.

Students & Parents are encouraged to stay up to date on grades through Edline.

L ate W ork:

Homework: 25% deducted for each day late. HW will not be accepted after 3 days. Essays/Projects: 10% deducted for each day late.

REQUIRED MATERIALS
Book/Reading material Laptop Binder: 2-3 inches, follows specifications Writing Utensil

Plagiarism :

Plagiarism on any assignment will result in a O and a school detention.

Behavio r:

Students are expected to be respectful, timely, and appropriate in class. Students must uphold all rules specified in the PJP2HS Handbook.

TEACHER AVAILABILITY
Extra Help: Wednesday 3:30 4:30pm Prep Sessions: Offered every morning of a quiz or assessment 7:30-8am I am available for meetings and individual help please e-mail me or speak to me at school to set up an appointment. Khanley@pjp2hs.org Hanleylit.weebly.com

L aptop s:
Students may only use laptops when given permission by Ms. Hanley. Laptops will not be used for notetaking. Laptops must be in class at all times for exercises in writing and research.

E xtra Cred it:

Will be offered once each quarter.

BE A WISE SOPHOMORE, NOT A FOOLISH ONE! SEE ME WITH ANY CONCERNS, PROBLEMS, CONFUSIONS, OR IDEAS. IM ALWAYS HERE TO LISTEN AND HELP.