Western Civilization/World Literature
500-1600AD
Evangel Christian School
The study of literature and history are engaging when studied together using the same timeline. When studied together one can see how the two are related and how no action occurs in a vacuum. This course will start with the rise of Islam and end with the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The literature will begin with Arabrian Nights and end with Shakespeare. Particulars: •
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The class will meet on Wednesday at 3:30 PM beginning on August 31st Each student will need a copy of Jackson Spielvogel’s Western Civilization The student will also need a copy of Shakespeare’s complete works This course covers a full credit/year of both history and literature Cost is $55.00 per month for nine months Contact Khouser@evangelclassical.org. Literature: •
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Arabian Nights Beowulf Bede: selections given in class Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Canterbury Tales Dante’s Inferno translated by Mark Musa Dr. Faustus John Donne poetry Fairie Queen Hamlet Taming of the Shrew Selections of other Shakespearian plays Shakespeare’s sonnets Teacher: •
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Kathy Houser MFA Full time faculty at Evangel Classical Christian School 34 years of teaching experience Teaching experience includes both collegiate and high school levels Contact: •
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For additional information contact Kathy Houser at 218 4937 khouser@evangelclassical.org