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The English curriculum is a traditional program with an emphasis on critical thinking, literary interpretation, public speaking and writing skills. During the first three years, the department exposes students to an introductory study of various literary genres (9th grade), American Literature (10thgrade) and British Literature (11th grade). In the 12th grade, students choose from World Literature, World Literature with Film, or World Literature with Creative Writing. The department offers elective courses (American Theater, American Poetry and Journalism) to juniors and seniors. Electives must be taken in conjunction with the regular English classes. The department offers honors courses at all levels and AP in the senior year.

Course Offerings

• World Literature

• Honors English I
• Honors English II
• Honors English III

• English I
• English II
• English III
• Honors English IV with AP
• World Literature
• World Literature with Creative Writing
• World Literature with Film
• Journalism/Mass Media
• Poetry
• Drama
Credits  5
Prerequisite None
Book(s) & Materials

Textbook :
Themes in World Literature
Workbook : 
Not Required

Description

This course will explore the diverse attitudes toward the same human tendencies through a thematic approach. Individual works covering the four genres (short story, poetry, drama, and novel) as well as a general exploration of each theme will be emphasized. In addition, the course will be supplemented by skill areas including SAT preparation, the writing of college essays during the semester, analytical papers, and a research paper, as well as oral presentation.