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Course Offerings in English

Mission Statement

The English Department offers a sequential and structured study of American, British and World Literature courses, designed to meet the needs of students on all academic levels, including accelerated and Advanced Placement. Genre study includes short stories, novels, plays, poetry, mythology and non-fiction with an emphasis on varying cultural influences as well as the particular context. Through the study of literature, students evaluate moral and social themes from a wide range of classical and modern authors. Additional electives in areas such as journalism, newspaper and yearbook production, and creative writing support the department’s goal of fostering an appreciation of language in its various forms of expression.
 
Equally important, the English Department provides a sequential four-year writing program, as detailed in our Writing Curriculum and Benchmark documents. Writing, rewriting, and conferencing with instructors help students foster clear thinking and logical arguments. Students use scholarly research and technology to develop and support their points of view.
 
In the English classroom, students are challenged to think critically, express ideas effectively, listen attentively and develop a strong individual voice. The stimulating classroom atmosphere that results allows for serious reflection on the power of the English language and communication.



Course Offerings:

FRESHMAN YEAR
Literary Genres                                                           Level I                        
Literary Genres                                                           Level II           
Honors Literary Genres                                               Level III                                  
 
SOPHOMORE YEAR
American Literature                                                    Level I                        
American Literature                                                    Level II                                   
American Literature                                                    Level II           
Honors American Literature                                        Level III                                  
 
JUNIOR YEAR
British Literature                                                        Level I
British Literature                                                        Level II                                   
Creative Writing*                                                      Level II
Etymological Studies*                                                Level II                       
Yearbook Design I                                                     Level II                                               
Yearbook Photography I                                           Level II                       
Honors British Literature                                           Level III                                  
Journalism I*                                                             Level III
AP English: Language and Composition                    Level III                                  
 
SENIOR YEAR
College Writing*                                                       Level II                      
Creative Writing*                                                     Level II                       
Literature by Women*                                             Level II
Studies in Contemporary Fiction*                            Level II
Studies in Dramatic Literature*                                Level II
World Literature                                                       Level II                       
Yearbook Design I                                                    Level II                                               
Yearbook Photography I                                          Level II                                   
Yearbook Design II                                                  Level II                                               
Yearbook Photography II                                        Level II           
Literature by Women*                                            Level III
World Literature                                                      Level III          
Journalism II Crown                                                Level III                                              
AP English: Language and Composition                   Level III
AP English: Literature and Composition                   Level III                                               
 
 
* One semester course credit  

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Houston, Kate English  x256
Valentino, Susan English  x256
Allworth, Verna English  x260
*Price, Alice English, Department Chair  x256
Burke, PhD, '64, Kathleen English  x256
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