Introduction to 19th Century British Literature A

The online course "Lightning Literature: Early-Mid 19th Century British Literature" is a semester-long high school literature course. It adapts traditional educational content to suit the needs of modern gifted learners. This course focuses on key literary elements such as tone, characterization, imagery, point of view, and humor, applying these to prominent early to mid-19th century British works. Students engage in interactive webinars each week, with recordings available for those unable to attend. They also participate in online discussion forums, multimedia learning materials, and web 2.0 tools to enhance understanding. The required reading list includes works by Jane Austen, Sir Walter Scott, Mary Shelley, and Charlotte Brontë, along with excerpts from Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales.