Week 1 – SS1 First Term Literature in English Notes

LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH
SCHEME OF WORK FOR LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISH, SS1 CLASS

 

 
 
 
 
 
     WEEK 1    

 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, poet, or playwright. It minors 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 8^th to the 11^th 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
(Aims and Objective)

1. We can vicariously travel to other places, even outer space
   
2. We can learn from the profound thinkers of the world
   
3. We can learn to express ourselves better in writing
   
4. We can increase our vocabulary
   
5. We can divert ourselves from our daily problems
   
6. We can be entertained, laugh and be amused
   
7. We can be lifted to a higher (more noble) emotional level
   
8. We can be lifted to a higher (more noble) moral level
   
9. We can fantasize and develop our imaginations
   
10. We can go on exciting adventures
    
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.

 Class Work

1. Explain the term Literary Appreciation
2. Mention 11 reasons for studying Literature