Course Offerings in English
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 honors 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 |
| Honors American Literature |
Level III |
JUNIOR YEAR
| British Literature |
Level I |
| British Literature |
Level II |
| Honors British Literature |
Level III |
AP English: Language and
Composition |
|
| Creative Writing* |
Elective |
| Etymology* |
Elective |
| Journalism I* |
Elective |
| Standardized Test Prep: English* |
Elective |
| Yearbook Design |
Elective |
| Yearbook Photography |
Elective |
SENIOR YEAR
| World Literature |
Level II |
| World Literature |
Level III |
| College Writing* |
Level II |
AP English: Literature and
Composition |
|
AP English: Language and
Composition |
|
| Creative Writing* |
Elective |
| Journalism II (Crown) |
Elective |
| Literature by Women |
Elective |
| Studies in Dramatic Literature* |
Elective |
| Studies in Contemporary Fiction* |
Elective |
| Yearbook Design II** |
Elective |
| Yearbook Photography II** |
Elective |
* One semester course credit.
** Students enrolled in Yearbook Design or Photography must attend a two-day workshop in August at Regina Dominican.
YEARBOOK STUDENT APPLICATION
For course descriptions and prerequisites, please see the
Curriculum Guide.
English students work on presentations in the Mac Lab. Regina Dominican's yearbook, The Star, and newspaper, The Crown,
are produced in the Mac Lab as well.
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