This course is a highly accelerated, multi-cultural, multi-genre survey of literature pertaining to the ancient world through the present day. Combining reading, public speaking, and writing, Honors World Literature will enable students to use literature as a springboard to study history, current events, and their relationships with these ideas. Students will write MLA-formatted essays (primary and secondary source), complete timed essays, give oral presentations, and complete extensive research projects, along with reading assigned texts (both full-length and excerpts). Extra emphasis on research methods is employed within this class to prepare students for college study and beyond. The course requires a superior reading level, a thorough knowledge of grammar and usage, and a superior speaking and writing vocabulary.