Literature

1. Foundational Level: Basic Concepts

• Definitions of Literature: Understanding what literature is and its various forms.

• Genres: Introduction to different genres (e.g., fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama).

2. Second Level: Classic Literature

• Major Works: Familiarity with classic texts (e.g., works by Homer, Shakespeare, Austen, and Dickens).

• Historical Context: Understanding the cultural and historical contexts in which these works were written.

• Themes and Motifs: Common themes in classic literature, such as love, morality, and the human condition.

3. Third Level: Modern Literature

• Key Authors and Works: Exposure to modern authors (e.g., Joyce, Faulkner, Morrison, and Atwood).

• Literary Movements: Exploration of movements such as realism, modernism, and postmodernism.

• Cultural Impact: The influence of modern literature on society and culture.

4. Fourth Level: Poetry

• Forms and Styles: Understanding various poetic forms (e.g., sonnets, free verse, haikus).

• Analysis of Poetic Devices: Exploring devices such as metaphor, imagery, and symbolism.

• Key Poets and Works: Study of influential poets (e.g., Whitman, Dickinson, Frost, and Hughes).

5. Fifth Level: Drama

• Structure of Plays: Familiarity with the components of drama (e.g., acts, scenes, dialogue).

• Key Playwrights: Study of notable playwrights (e.g., Sophocles, Shakespeare, Ibsen, and Miller).

• Themes in Drama: Exploration of themes such as conflict, identity, and societal issues.

6. Sixth Level: Literary Theory

• Introduction to Literary Theory: Understanding the different schools of thought (e.g., formalism, structuralism, post-structuralism, feminism).

• Critical Approaches: Familiarity with various critical approaches (e.g., Marxist, psychoanalytic, postcolonial).

• Application of Theory: Analyzing texts through different theoretical lenses.