LESSON NOTE ON LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH SSS1 1ST TERM
CLASS: SSS1 First Term
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WEEK 1: ———————————————————– page2 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF LITERATURE ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH REASONS FOR STUDYING LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH WHAT IS LITERARY APPRECIATION? EVALUATION QUESTIONS WEEK 2-3: ———————————————————– page4 GENRES OF LITERATURE – DRAMA, PROSE AND POETRY PROSE – TYPES OF PROSE ELEMENT OF PROSE FICTION – PLOT, SETTING, THEME, NARRATIVE TECHNIQUE, ETC. EVALUATION QUESTIONS WEEK 4: ———————————————————– page14 POETRY, FEATURES OF POETRY DIFFERENT FORMS OF POETRY AND TYPES OF POETRY EVALUATION QUESTIONS WEEK 5: ———————————————————– page17 DRAMA; TYPES; FEATURES OF DRAMA; CHARACTERISATION; EVALUATION QUESTIONS WEEK 6: ———————————————————– page21 FIGURES OF SPEECH REVISION; MID-TERM ASSIGNMENT WEEK 7: MID TERM TEST / BREAK ————————————— WEEK 8 – 9: ———————————————————– page25 WEEK 12: REVISION AND EXAMINATION—————————————- page34 REFERENCES |
WEEK ONE
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH
In general Literature means “Written language” – everything that is “written” and this includes texts produced in disciplines such as Law, Science, Sports, Religion, History, Economics, Technology e.t.c.
What is literature as a subject of study?
Literature is a creative or imaginative work of art that is produced by a novelist, a poet, or a playwright. It mirrors the society.
ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH
English Literature is generally seen as beginning with the epic poem Beowulf that dates from between the 8th to the 11th centuries the most famous work in Old English, which has achieved national epic status in England, despite being Scandinavia. On the other hand, Literature In English focuses on literary works from other British colonies, including the U.S.
Reasons for the study of Literature
1. It enables us to vicariously travel to other places imaginable, even the outer space.
2. It helps us to learn from the profound thinkers of the world
3. We can learn to express ourselves better in writing
4. It gives us the background for becoming literary work creators
5. It fosters vocabulary development.
6. We can divert ourselves from our daily problems
7. We can be entertained, laugh and be amused
8. It can lift one to a higher (more noble) emotional level
9. We can be lifted to a higher (more noble) moral level
10. We can fantasize and develop our imaginations
11. We can learn more about a society and ourselves
What is Literary Appreciation?
Literary Appreciation means the analysis, criticism and understanding of literature.
Thus, if you discuss the meaning of a piece of poem, write an essay on it or analyses it; that is literary appreciation.
EVALUATION 1
1. What is the general meaning of “Literature”? A) A creative or imaginative work of art B) A minor reflection of society C) Written language D) An epic poem from the 8th century
2. A creative or imaginative work of art produced by a novelist, poet, or playwright is defined as what? A) Written language B) English Literature C) Literature-In-English D) Literature as a subject of study
3. What is the key distinction between “English Literature” and “Literature-In-English”? A) English Literature is newer, while Literature-In-English is older. B) English Literature is from England, while Literature-In-English includes works from former British colonies like the U.S. C) English Literature focuses on prose, while Literature-In-English focuses on poetry. D) English Literature is based on factual accounts, while Literature-In-English is fictional.
4. The epic poem Beowulf is widely considered the beginning of what? A) Literary Appreciation B) Literature-In-English C) The general study of literature D) English Literature
5. Which of the following is NOT a reason for studying literature? A) To learn to express ourselves better in writing B) To learn how to perform scientific experiments C) To travel vicariously to other places D) To develop our vocabulary
6. Studying literature can help us learn from the profound thinkers of the world. What does this benefit primarily focus on? A) Entertainment and amusement B) Vocabulary development C) Intellectual and philosophical growth D) Fostering imagination
7. When we “vicariously travel to other places” through literature, what does “vicariously” mean? A) Physically and directly B) Indirectly, through another’s experience C) With great difficulty D) With a strong desire
8. What is the term for the analysis, criticism, and understanding of literature? A) Literary Creation B) Literary Appreciation C) Literary History D) Literary Expression
9. Which of the following actions is an example of literary appreciation? A) Reading a book for the first time B) Attending a play C) Discussing the meaning of a poem D) Memorizing a monologue
10. What is the term for a creative or imaginative work of art produced by a novelist, poet, or playwright? A) Written Language B) English Literature C) Literature-In-English D) Literature as a subject of study
11. When literature is said to “mirror society,” what does it mean? A) Literature diminishes society. B) Literature reflects or represents society. C) Literature contradicts society. D) Literature ignores society.
12. Which aim of studying literature is related to emotional and moral development? A) To be entertained and amused B) To divert ourselves from daily problems C) To be lifted to a higher emotional and moral level D) To fantasize and develop our imaginations
13. In the general definition of literature as “written language,” what kind of texts are included? A) Only creative works of art B) Only works from England C) Texts from disciplines such as Law, Science, and Economics D) Only works by profound thinkers
14. What is the cultural status of the epic poem Beowulf in England? A) It is a famous work in Old English. B) It is a Scandinavian epic poem. C) It has achieved national epic status. D) All of the above.
15. Learning to express ourselves better in writing is a reason for studying literature. Which other reason is most closely related to this? A) We can be entertained, laugh and be amused. B) It gives us the background to become literary work creators. C) We can learn more about a society. D) It helps us learn from profound thinkers.
16. What is the origin of the epic poem Beowulf? A) It is from England, dating from the 8th to 11th centuries. B) It is a Scandinavian work. C) It is the most famous work in Literature-In-English. D) It is an example of Literary Appreciation.
17. Which of the following benefits of studying literature is most related to the idea of escaping daily problems? A) It fosters vocabulary development. B) We can fantasize and develop our imaginations. C) It enables vicarious travel to other places. D) We can learn more about a society and ourselves.
18. What is the purpose of analyzing or criticizing a piece of literature? A) To create new literary work B) To express oneself better in writing C) To learn from profound thinkers D) Literary Appreciation
19. Which of the following is a clear example of a creative work of art in literature? A) A law textbook B) A poem C) A scientific journal D) A historical document
20. Literature-In-English focuses on literary works from British colonies. Which country is an example of a former colony whose literature is included in this category? A) England B) Scandinavia C) The U.S. D) France
THEORY
1. Explain the term Literary Appreciation
2. Mention 10 reasons for studying Literature
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