Exploring the Gothic for A2

You are probably having a few teething problems as you get used to your blogs.  I have now added a copy of the instruction sheet you were given on this site – just go to blog instructions to find links to all the sections. 

If there’s anything else you’d like instructions on, or you’re having trouble with a particular feature, post a comment in reply to this message, and I will reply either here or on your blog – or if anyone else knows the answer, they can reply too!

On your own blogs, write a post entitled ‘The Gothic’.  In the post, write the following:

• a working definition of what the Gothic is, as far as you understand it at this early stage in the course.  Give some detail from the research you’ve done.
• Your first impressions of the Gothic – what do you find potentially most interesting about it?  What do you find least interesting about it?  What aspects do you think you will enjoy?  Are there elements you’re worried about?
• Anything else that seems relevant at this stage.

You will be studying the Gothic as part of the Synoptic unit for A2 Literature.  This blog is the central point from which you can:

• access each other’s blogs via the links on the right
• see any other useful links that have been provided for you to use
• access any blog-related homework tasks.  Some of these will be posted here and you will be asked to post a comment in reply.  Some will ask you to post on your own blogs, or comment on each other’s posts

You will be asked to read a variety of Gothic texts, as well as looking for examples of the Gothic in other areas, particularly art, architecture and landscape