Weeks 1-4: Introduction to Literary Analysis

1. Week 1: Course introduction, syllabus review, and basics of literary elements.
2. Week 2: Exploring different genres and their characteristics.
3. Week 3: Analyzing short stories from the public domain and practicing close reading.
4. Week 4: Writing a basic literary analysis essay on a chosen short story.

Weeks 5-8: Poetry and Figurative Language

1. Week 5: Introduction to different types of poetry and key poetic devices.
2. Week 6: Analyzing classic poems from the public domain and interpreting figurative language.
3. Week 7: Creating original poems using the learned techniques.
4. Week 8: Writing a comparative analysis of two public domain poems.

Weeks 9-12: Novel Study - "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

1. Week 9: Introduction to the novel and its Regency era context.
2. Week 10: Character analysis and exploring social themes in the novel.
3. Week 11: Themes of marriage, class, and manners in "Pride and Prejudice."
4. Week 12: Crafting a literary essay focusing on a specific theme or character.

Weeks 13-16: Shakespeare and "Romeo and Juliet"

1. Week 13: Introduction to Shakespearean language and the Elizabethan era.
2. Week 14: Reading and analyzing key scenes from "Romeo and Juliet."
3. Week 15: Character exploration, themes, and dramatic irony in the play.
4. Week 16: Writing a comparative essay contrasting the play with a modern adaptation.

Weeks 17-20: Non-Fiction and Persuasive Writing

1. Week 17: Analyzing selected public domain essays and identifying persuasive techniques.
2. Week 18: Understanding argumentative strategies and logical fallacies.
3. Week 19: Researching a historical topic and crafting a persuasive essay.
4. Week 20: Presenting persuasive essays.

Weeks 21-24: Short Story Collection - Classic Authors

1. Week 21: Exploring short stories by classic authors from the public domain.
2. Week 22: Analyzing narrative techniques and cultural context.
3. Week 23: Comparing themes across the selected short stories.
4. Week 24: Creating multimedia presentations highlighting common themes.

Weeks 25-28: Drama and "Antigone" by Sophocles

1. Week 25: Introduction to Greek tragedy and historical context.
2. Week 26: Analyzing characters, themes, and tragic elements in "Antigone."
3. Week 27: Exploring moral dilemmas and conflict in the play.
4. Week 28: Writing a reflective essay on the enduring relevance of "Antigone."

Weeks 29-32: Classic Literature - "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

1. Week 29: Introduction to the novel and the Victorian era.
2. Week 30: Character analysis, symbolism, and themes in "Jane Eyre."
3. Week 31: Themes of love, identity, and social class.
4. Week 32: Crafting an analytical essay on a significant aspect of the novel.

Weeks 33-36: Grammar