The American Novel

This course, designed for teachers of middle school, secondary school, and college level, provides the structure and incentive to read and think about some of the great novels from American fiction. These works have shaped the development of American literature, thought and culture. Teachers will be asked to read two novels selected from a list of 19th and 20th century classics and to respond to their readings in a variety of creative ways. Teachers will be encouraged to think about both the value and the challenge of teaching classic literature. This course gives teachers the opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation for the American novel and to discover strategies that enrich their own students' reading experiences.

This course is designed to meet the objectives identified in the Common Core State Standards in Language Arts, as well as the five core propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

NOTE: Required books must be acquired separately

This course is applicable towards the Literature Appreciation Certificate.