The European Literature course focuses on an in-depth study of renowned European authors, starting from Ancient Greece and ending in Victorian England. The selections will include predominantly fiction texts in a variety of genres. Students will be reading works representative of various European cultures, historical periods and literary trends and will be further developing their skills, such as evaluating theme, identifying elements of style, and tracing character development. Students will continue to engage in active vocabulary study and will write numerous literary analyses and research papers. Students will be expected to read independently and write regularly to develop composition and critical thinking skills.