The Novels of Jane Austen


Go from an Austen novice to a pro on this course through analysing the text and exploring her wry sense of humour and subtle observations about society.

Created By

Phoebe G

14-16, 16-18, Adult
English Literature

32 HOURS

32 LESSONS

The Novels of Jane Austen

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Course Overview



Go anywhere in the English-speaking world and you'll be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't know the name, Jane Austen. The Georgian novelist's wry sense of humour and subtle observations about society have resonated so deeply with people from all walks and eras of life that they have firmly assured her place as one of the best authors of all time. This course is designed for those who want a general overview of her work, and in only 32 lessons students will go from an Austen novice to a pro, who will be able to hold their own when writing about this literary legend!

Course Content



32 LESSONS

32 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Context: Who Was Jane Austen?

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Sense and Sensibility Overview: Context and Summary

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Sense and Sensibility: Form, Structure and Language

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Sense and Sensibility: Themes

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Sense and Sensibility: Symbols, Motifs and Imagery

60 minutes

Lesson 6

Sense and Sensibility: Characters

60 minutes

Lesson 7

Pride and Prejudice Overview: Context and Summary

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Pride and Prejudice: Form, Structure and Language

60 minutes

Lesson 9

Pride and Prejudice: Themes

60 minutes

Lesson 10

Pride and Prejudice: Symbols, Motifs and Imagery

60 minutes

Lesson 11

Pride and Prejudice: Characters

60 minutes

Lesson 12

Mansfield Park Overview: Context and Summary

60 minutes

Lesson 13

Mansfield Park: Form, Structure and Language

60 minutes

Lesson 14

Mansfield Park: Themes

60 minutes

Lesson 15

Mansfield Park: Symbols, Motifs and Imagery

60 minutes

Lesson 16

Mansfield Park: Characters

60 minutes

Lesson 17

Emma Overview: Context and Summary

60 minutes

Lesson 18

Emma: Form, Structure and Language

60 minutes

Lesson 19

Emma: Themes

60 minutes

Lesson 20

Emma: Symbols, Motifs and Imagery

60 minutes

Lesson 21

Emma: Characters

60 minutes

Lesson 22

Northanger Abbey Overview: Context and Summary

60 minutes

Lesson 23

Northanger Abbey: Form, Structure and Language

60 minutes

Lesson 24

Northanger Abbey: Themes

60 minutes

Lesson 25

Northanger Abbey: Symbols, Motifs and Imagery

60 minutes

Lesson 26

Northanger Abbey: Characters

60 minutes

Lesson 27

Persuasion Overview: Context and Summary

60 minutes

Lesson 28

Persuasion: Form, Structure and Language

60 minutes

Lesson 29

Persuasion: Themes

60 minutes

Lesson 30

Persuasion: Symbols, Motifs and Imagery

60 minutes

Lesson 31

Persuasion: Characters

60 minutes

Lesson 32

An Overview of Austen's Novels

60 minutes

Key Skills


English

Analysis

Essay Writing

Educator


Phoebe G

Language Specialist

Phoebe uses students' unique learning styles to tailor her approach to make lessons as useful and personalised as possible to maximise motivation and progress.