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Course Title:     English 11 – American Literature Survey/Analysis                        Credit Value: 1.0

Course Number:    101131                                                                  Term(s)             Full

                                                                                          Offered:            Year

Prerequisite(s):  Completion of an English 10 course                                      Open To             11

                                                                                          Grades:

Description: This course is a study of American Literature by literary ages and genres. The focus is on textual

understanding, progression of thought through the ages, understanding central ideas and determining what is explicitly

stated, what is implied, and what is left uncertain. Course work requires students to think critically and support their ideas

with specific evidence using a variety of modalities including projects and Socratic discussions.

Course Title:     Honors English 11 – Advanced American Literature                        Credit Value: 1.0

                  Survey/Analysis

Course Number:    101231                                                                  Term(s)             Full

                                                                                          Offered:            Year

Prerequisite(s):  Completion of English 10 with a 90% or higher and teacher Open To                           11

                  recommendation or completion of Honors English 10                       Grades:

                  course with an 80% or higher and teacher recommendation

Description: This course is designed for the student who has mastered basic writing and literature

skills. American Literature is studied by literary periods and genres. Critical thinking and analysis are emphasized

as well as historical and societal influences on the author and the writing. Analytic and critical writing skills are more

fully developed. In-depth literary and historical research papers are required writings.

Course Title:     Advanced Placement English 11– Language &                               Credit Value: 1.0

                  Composition

Course Number: 101310                                                                     Term(s)             Full

                                                                                          Offered:            Year

Prerequisite(s):  Completion of Honors English 10 with an 80% or higher                   Open To             11

                  and teacher recommendation                                              Grades:

Requirement(s): Summer work is assigned for this course. Students are

                  required to complete the designated Advanced Placement

                  exam at their own expense (2017-2018 cost $94).

Description: The course is designed as a study of language and composition. The focus is on rhetorical strategies used

within literature and the author’s purpose. There is a heavy emphasis on grammar and syntactical structure. Essays

follow genre type and are critical in nature, with emphasis placed on depth, development and analytical techniques.

American literature study accompanies the emphasis of language and composition.

Course Title:     English 12 - British Literature Survey and Analysis                     Credit Value: 1.0

Course Number: 101141                                                                     Term(s)             Full

                                                                                          Offered:            Year

Prerequisite(s):  Completion of English 11 course                                         Open To             12

                                                                                          Grades:

Description: This is a comprehensive course that revolves around the study of literary ages and the evolution of the

English language, as well as social and cultural impacts on the literature. Reading, writing, speaking and listening are

reinforced through close study of the literature. Evaluation of student work may include, but is not limited

to, essays, projects, home work, and participation. Course work will require students to analyze and evaluate

information through course relevant research and related writing assignments.

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