College English
PREREQUISITES: Grade 12 (a B- or higher in previous English courses is highly recommended although not required)
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed for college-bound students who wishes to take an advanced level class and can work independently on assignments. College-level short stories, plays, poetry, and novels will be read. All students will conduct research, practice their public speaking skills and produce various projects. This course focuses heavily on literary criticism and synthesizing literary works into current events as well as our personal lives. Emphasis will be placed on producing well-organized and comprehensive presentations, papers, and tests. Studies for the trimester will explore various themes associated with the human experience and/or current events. Past themes have included explorations in some of the following themes: Childhood, Family, Communication, Community, Cultural Diversity, Death/The Passing of Time, Relationships, Manners and Morals, Popular Culture, Human Behavior, Social Customs, War/Violence, Men and Women, and Work.
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed for college-bound students who wishes to take an advanced level class and can work independently on assignments. College-level short stories, plays, poetry, and novels will be read. All students will conduct research, practice their public speaking skills and produce various projects. This course focuses heavily on literary criticism and synthesizing literary works into current events as well as our personal lives. Emphasis will be placed on producing well-organized and comprehensive presentations, papers, and tests. Studies for the trimester will explore various themes associated with the human experience and/or current events. Past themes have included explorations in some of the following themes: Childhood, Family, Communication, Community, Cultural Diversity, Death/The Passing of Time, Relationships, Manners and Morals, Popular Culture, Human Behavior, Social Customs, War/Violence, Men and Women, and Work.