US History II with American Literature
US History II and American Literature--5 spots left!
What: This course is a integrated history and literature high school level course (9th-12th grades) intended to introduce the student to the major pieces and authors of the second half of United States history, within the proper historical context. This course will involve both writing and reading. We will be reading short and long fiction pieces from American Literature, as well as a full-range of primary documents from each time period. You will be learning how to read, think about, analyze, argue with, and present ideas about history and literature. In class, we will discuss the historical time period, as well as the works of literature we are reading. This course will count as 2 high school credits: US History II and American Literature or Literary Analysis. You do not need to have taken US History 1 with me to benefit from this course.
Who: My name is Brandy Dahlen. I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge, and I have taught at UAB, Jeff State, and Excelsior co-op.
When: Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 September-May
Where: At my home in Pelham
Costs: The course is $450/year or $250 per semester. $50 deposit due upon enrollment to reserve a space with the balance due by the first day of class. Enrollment will be limited to the first 10 students. Class size is kept small to enhance discussion. Because of limited class sizes, all payments are non-refundable.
Contact: Feel free to contact me with questions at bldahlen@aol.com or 422-1748.
Registration: www.historyliteraturewriting.
What: This course is a integrated history and literature high school level course (9th-12th grades) intended to introduce the student to the major pieces and authors of the second half of United States history, within the proper historical context. This course will involve both writing and reading. We will be reading short and long fiction pieces from American Literature, as well as a full-range of primary documents from each time period. You will be learning how to read, think about, analyze, argue with, and present ideas about history and literature. In class, we will discuss the historical time period, as well as the works of literature we are reading. This course will count as 2 high school credits: US History II and American Literature or Literary Analysis. You do not need to have taken US History 1 with me to benefit from this course.
Who: My name is Brandy Dahlen. I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge, and I have taught at UAB, Jeff State, and Excelsior co-op.
When: Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 September-May
Where: At my home in Pelham
Costs: The course is $450/year or $250 per semester. $50 deposit due upon enrollment to reserve a space with the balance due by the first day of class. Enrollment will be limited to the first 10 students. Class size is kept small to enhance discussion. Because of limited class sizes, all payments are non-refundable.
Contact: Feel free to contact me with questions at bldahlen@aol.com or 422-1748.
Registration: www.historyliteraturewriting.
