Jane Austen and Emma [S-15-34]
| Presenter: | Cailey Underhill |
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| Location: | SUNY Canton: Halford Hall: CREST Center |
| Classes: | 3 Sessions 1.5 hours |
| Dates: | Thu 4:00 PM 03/12, 03/19, 03/26 |
| Status: | CLOSED |
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This course will explore one of Jane Austen’s most famous works: Emma. Beautifully written, this novel explores the trials, errors, and roads taken in pursuit of love as we follow the tale of Emma Woodhouse: a smart, snarky girl in need of a few life lessons. We will explore the details and subtleties of this work, as well as the larger themes and ideas that Austen presents. Come join us for wonderful reading, fantastic discussion, and an exploration of one of the most incredible novels of all time. NOTE: If possible, bring a copy (any version) of Jane Austen’s Emma to class each day. See link below to the novel - where you can read the novel online (includes a link to the "Cast of Characters" list on the "inside cover"). Cap: 20
LINKS:
http://www.janeausten.org/emma/emma-online.asp - link to the novel (posted on the site below) to read it online.
http://www.janeausten.org - site contains links to the "Jane Austen Museum," "The Jane Austen Centre," "Winchester Cathedral," and "Reading, UK." Also links to her biography, books, quotes, timeline, etc.
Cailey Underhill is a reader-writer-bookseller-English teacher hybrid. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s Degree in English Education from Syracuse University. She has been studying Jane Austen for years, and teaching students of all age levels along the way.