Description

Self-Paced Georgian British History & Literature Bundle

Explore Georgian and Regency England through history, the novels of Jane Austen and the poetry of the Romantic era.

Bring history and literature together with this engaging self-paced homeschool bundle. Combining a contextual British History course with two guided literature workbooks, students will discover the people, events, ideas and cultural influences that shaped Georgian Britain.

From the American and French Revolutions to Regency society, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and the poetry of the Romantic poets, students will develop a deeper understanding of the historical world behind some of Britain’s most celebrated literature.

What’s Included?

1. Self-Paced Contextual British History: Georgian Era

Explore Georgian Britain through the life and historical times of Jane Austen.

This 12–15 week self-paced course helps students understand the social, cultural, political and historical influences that shaped Georgian and Regency England and the wider world.

Topics include:

• The life and biography of Jane Austen.
• Georgian and Regency society, customs and culture.
• The geography and social history of Jane’s England.
• The American Revolution and French Revolution.
• The Napoleonic Wars and the Battle of Waterloo.
• The Battle of Trafalgar and the English Navy.
• The Jacobite Rebellion and Battle of Culloden in Scotland.
• Influential authors, philosophers, artists, musicians and world leaders.
• Christian evangelists, theologians, missionaries and humanitarian figures.
• Scientific discoveries, explorers and social reformers.

Creative Culminating Project

Students bring their historical research together by planning a dinner party with Jane Austen and other famous figures from the Georgian Era.

They will research their guests, create a menu, select music and activities, and present their historical findings. Students can even take the project further by organising a real-life Georgian dinner party!

Course details:

• 12–15 weeks of self-paced learning.
• Two years of online access from purchase.
• No additional course materials required.
• Suitable for middle and high school students.

Students following the USA High School Diploma and Transcript model may receive ½ Social Studies credit for successful completion.

2. Pride and Prejudice Literature Study Workbook

Discover Jane Austen’s much-loved novel Pride and Prejudice through guided literature study and writing activities.

This 70-page workbook helps students explore the historical context of the novel while developing essential literary analysis and composition skills.

Students will study:

• The life and historical background of Jane Austen.
• Georgian and Regency social context.
• Characterisation and character development.
• Major themes and literary devices.
• Literary style and structure.
• Letter writing and narrative composition.
• Discursive essay writing and structured arguments.

The workbook guides students through high-school-level literary study, helping them develop a deeper understanding of the novel and communicate their interpretations effectively.

Materials to Purchase:

Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

3. Poetry Analysis: Romantic Poets Workbook

Explore the beauty, ideas and emotions of Romantic poetry through the works of influential poets of the Georgian Era.

Students are introduced to four Romantic poets and explore themes including love, death, loneliness, nature and the human experience.

Poets and poems studied include:

• William Wordsworth – She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways and Westminster Bridge.
• Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
• John Keats – Ode to Autumn.
• Other Romantic poetry and literary influences.

Students will develop their understanding of:

• Historical and literary context.
• Poetic form and structure.
• Themes and interpretation.
• Literary devices and poetic techniques.
• Analysing and responding to poetry.
• Exploring poetry through a Christian worldview.

The guided activities encourage students to look beyond the words of a poem and consider the ideas, beliefs and experiences that influenced its creation.

Why Choose This Bundle?

This bundle connects history and literature, helping students understand the world in which Jane Austen and the Romantic poets lived.

Rather than studying classic texts in isolation, students discover how revolutions, war, social expectations, religion and cultural change influenced the writers and their work.

Students will develop:

• Historical research and contextual understanding.
• Literary analysis and critical thinking.
• Poetry interpretation and appreciation.
• Reading comprehension and vocabulary.
• Essay writing and structured arguments.
• Letter writing and narrative composition.
• Independent research and presentation skills.
• An appreciation of classic British literature and Christian perspectives.

Flexible Self-Paced Learning

Designed with home-educating families in mind, this bundle allows students to work through the materials at a pace that suits their family schedule.

The online history course includes two years of access from the date of purchase. Parents or educators provide discussion, set deadlines, grade coursework and encourage students to present their learning.

The two literature workbooks provide structured activities to accompany the study of Pride and Prejudice and Romantic poetry.

Who Is This Bundle For?

Ideal for:

• Middle and high school homeschool students.
• Students studying British history and literature.
• Students preparing for iGCSE literature examinations.
• Families following a humanities-based homeschool curriculum.
• Students interested in Jane Austen and Romantic poetry.
• Students developing academic writing and literary analysis skills.

An Important Note for Students following the US Qualifications Model.

The history course provides the historical context needed to understand Jane Austen and her writing, while the literature workbooks develop the skills needed to analyse prose and poetry. This offers students a 1/2 credit for social studies and a 1/2 credit for English Literature & Composition.

Explore Georgian Britain Through History and Literature

From the dramatic events of the Georgian Era to the wit and wisdom of Jane Austen and the imaginative poetry of the Romantic writers, this bundle offers a rich opportunity to explore the connections between history, literature and faith.

Encourage your student to think critically, write confidently and discover the world behind some of Britain’s most enduring literary works.

Begin your Georgian history and literature journey with Arise Home Education!