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AMERICAN LITERATURE 19 Century Theatre, Asian Theatre Introductory, Italian and Spanish
Course ID: ENG3022 Theatre, and Elizabethan Theatre.
Prerequisite: English 10 or Advanced English 10
Credit: 1/2 (Semester 2) ENGLISH 9
Grades: 11-12 Course ID: ENG1011-1012
Description: This course replaces American Character and American Prerequisite: None
Novel, and students may not repeat this course if either of those Credit: 1.0 (Semester 1 & 2)
courses were taken previously. This course is meant to explore the Grades: 9
history, culture, and values of America as portrayed by literature. To Description: English 9 is designed to provide students with a solid
accomplish this, students will read collections of short stories, foundation of analytical and communication skills. To improve
novels, and poetry from various historic and literary time periods students’ abilities to communicate, critical reading, writing, and
and discuss how these works reflect our society. Emphasis will be thinking skills are stressed. Other integral parts of the course include
placed on the literary movements and themes common in each developing vocabulary, grammar, and research skills. Writing Skills:
work. Students taking this class should expect to display their The writing process will be incorporated throughout the year.
knowledge through daily discussion, projects, journals, and Writings include research paper, compare/contrast paper, analytical
analytical essay writing. Areas of Study: Native American Mythology, essay, and informal writing. Language: Language skills will be
Romanticism, Transcendentalism, Naturalism, Modernism, Post- reviewed throughout the year. Emphasis will be on understanding
Modernism. and applying grammatical usage rules in their writing. Literature:
Students will analyze literary devices and themes in a variety of short
BRITISH LITERATURE stories. The Odyssey, Romeo & Juliet and a dystopian unit featuring
Course ID: ENG4011 reading Anthem followed by a choice of an additional dystopian
Prerequisite: English 10 or Advanced English 10 novel.
Credit: 1/2 (Semester 1)
Grades: 12 ENGLISH 10
Description: British Literature is a challenging class designed for Course ID: ENG2011-2012
those college-bound seniors who enjoy literature and wish to Prerequisite: English 9
concentrate on British authors. A considerable amount of reading Credit: 1.0 (Semester 1 & 2)
and writing should be expected. Discussion also plays an integral Grades: 10
role. The literature is arranged chronologically from the Anglo-Saxon Description: English 10 builds on the foundation established in
and Medieval periods through the early part of the 20th century. English 9. The importance of using correct language to enhance good
Readings include poems, essays, novels, and a Shakespearean play. communication is emphasized. In addition to a review of grammar
Units of Study include: Age of Reason, Romantics, Victorians, and usage, students will study writing, vocabulary, and literature.
Twentieth Century, Medieval, Renaissance, and Anglo-Saxon. Writing Skills: Students will use the writing process throughout the
year. Reflective Essays; Compare/Contrast Essays; Persuasive Essays;
CREATIVE WRITING Research Essay. Language: Students will review and practice
Course ID: ENG3101-3102 language skills throughout the year. Language usage and vocabulary
Prerequisite: English 10 or Advanced English 10 skills are emphasized throughout the year. Literature: Students will
Credit: 1/2 (Semester 1 or 2) read and discuss a variety of literature throughout the year. Students
Grades: 11-12 will read short stories, dramas, poems, fiction and non-fiction.
Description: Sophomores may enroll with consent of Instructor.
Advanced Composition is strongly encouraged before enrollment MASS MEDIA
in Creative Writing. Students will learn how to write poetry, stories, Course ID: ENG3222
and other forms within a writing workshop environment that Prerequisite: English 10 or Advanced English 10
emphasizes student growth and reflection, peer review, and Credit: 1/2 (Semester 2)
student-teacher conferences. Grades: 11-12
Description: Students will examine mass communications such as
DRAMATIC LITERATURE television, radio, advertising, magazines, film, popular music, and
Course ID: ENG3061 social media. Emphasis will be placed on standards of quality of
Prerequisite: English 10 or Advanced English 10 these forms and how they influence attitudes and values. Students
Credit: 1/2 (Semester 1) will be required to do several media-related projects, which will
Grades: 11-12 demonstrate their understanding of how different media work and
Description: Students will grow in their knowledge and understanding how they affect the audience and society’s values. This course will
of theatre. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing the plays and lead to improved critical thinking as a consumer for each medium.
characters of many different time periods in an effort to understand Units of Study include: Communication Process; Advertising-
the art form and its place in society and history. Students will learn Marketing & the Influence of Social Media, The Aural Media (radio &
about all aspects of the theatre and its literature. Students will be music), and The Visual Media (television and film) with emphasis.
expected to complete in depth studies of plays and characters
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through oral and written work. Units of Study include: 20 Century
Theatre, Greek and Roman Theatre, Terminology, Medieval Theatre,