English 12: Philosophy In Literature
Course ID: 353

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This course seeks to understand how writers throughout the centuries have used literature as a means for intense philosophical examination of the world around them. To this end, students read drama, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction while simultaneously learning about and grappling with the essential philosophical questions that lie within each of the famous works. Students present their thoughts and arguments through seminar class discussions, written analysis, projects. Through this course, students will be able to analyze complex, abstract philosophical topics while connecting those topics to classic pieces of literature. UC/CSU approved in the (b -English) category.

Prerequisite: English 9, 10 and 11

Level: 12 

Credit: 10