[International Honors course offered only at GHS] This class is designed for the advanced student who wishes to pursue the critical study of world literature. Students will be expected to perform close, analytical readings of texts representing a variety of cultures, genres, and historical periods, and they will apply interpretive skills to discover how the meaning of texts is informed by the author’s use of literary devices, stylistics, and tone. Students will explore such topics as the mythological Hero’s Journey, cultural conceptions of good and evil, the complications of love, and consequences of human choices. This course promotes a mastery of a mature, sophisticated writing style and asks that students make effective use of the writing process to address an academic purpose and audience. This course is designed to prepare students for English II IntH.