ENGLISH
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| English I | 1.0 Credit |
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Freshman
English is required of all freshmen. This course includes the study of
grammar, composition, library orientation and research, vocabulary,
spelling, literature, oral expression, reading skills and study skills. |
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| English II | 1.0 Credit |
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Sophomore
English continues to apply and refine the skills covered in Freshman
English. |
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| English III | 1.0 Credit |
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American Studies provides
an integrated studies approach to American History and Junior English.
A two-hour block, the course combines the chronological approach to
American History with the literary, dramatic, and oral selections
representative of the American experience. Students should expect an
in-depth study of American cultural and should be capable of performing
in peer groups on extensive projects. Critical thinking skills will be
utilized to challenge student perceptions, and assessments will occur
through oral presentations and a variety of written work in addition to
traditional tests. This course addresses the requirements for both
American history and junior English. Students will receive one grade
for the combined course. |
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| English IV | 1.0 Credit |
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Senior English fulfills
the requirement of a fourth year of English. Composition, grammar,
vocabulary, research and study skills, reading and thinking skills, oral
expression, and writing of forms, applications, and resumes are
included. The course also includes a survey of world literature from the
Greeks and Romans to the twentieth century, with a review of literary
terms. A research project is required of each student. |
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| Creative Writing | 1.0 Credit |
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This course offers an
opportunity for students to analyze a diverse selection of literature as
well as to develop extensively their own creative writing talents.
Students are required to write a play, a selection of various styles of
poetry, a short story, and other types of compositions. Emphasis is
placed on the development of original ideas, mechanics, vocabulary, and
writing styles. |
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| Technical Writing | 1.0 Credit |
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This course is a
comprehensive and flexible introduction to technical and professional
communication. Exercises such as brief memos, summaries, formal reports
and proposals will parallel the writing demands students will face both
in college and/or on the job. Using a variety of technology from word
processing to Internet access will also be a focus of the course. This
course can replace a writing semester of junior or senior level English,
and must be balanced with an equivalent reading semester. Prerequisite
courses are Computer Applications and Sophomore English. Payment Plans Available** |
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