The Life & Works of Jane Austen (The Great Courses Series)

LIT-917

3 Credits

Online

5.00/5.00

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LIT-917

3 Credits

Online

5.00/5.00

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Instructor: Dr. Catherine Posey

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$460

Embark on a journey into Jane Austen's world through an engaging exploration of her novels! You will discover more about Austen's lasting impact and her legacy and gain a deeper understanding of the elegant and tumultuous Regency period during which she lived. Discover how the political, cultural, and social framework of the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Britain influenced Austen's novels. During this course you will have the opportunity to create your own unique and engaging lesson plans for engaging your students with the rich world of Jane Austen and her novels. Experience the world of Jane Austen through this online course through fascinating discussion, creative assignments, and informative videos.

This course is applicable towards the Literature Appreciation Certificate.

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Traveling the world through books is my area of expertise! With an academic background in Children's and Young Adult Literature, I’m passionate about equipping teachers to engage their students in meaningful ways with the literature they read and discuss. I hope to educate teachers to understand how literature can equip their students to connect more strongly with those around them and to strengthen their empathy and compassion for others who are different from them. Stories about historical events, when used alongside primary documents, can deliver powerful and transformative educational experiences.