2020-21 High School Course Selection Guide First Semester – British Literature Levels


English 12 British Literature Career & College Prep/ Honors


.5 credit/semester course


English 12 British Literature Career & College Prep and Honors both relate reading and writing to the language and themes represented by the core literature. Students read British and world literature from the English language’s origins to the present. Students produce frequent writing assignments and explore language study. Selections for the core and supplementary texts provide a basis for compositions, discussions, and research. The Honors level expands upon the core curriculum with supplemental readings and assignments.


Second Semester – One of the following five options


One of the following five courses must be taken by seniors during the second semester to satisfy their full-year English requirement. The courses are not leveled and availability will depend upon the Master Schedule.


African American Literature .5 credit/semester course


This course seeks to understand the Black experience through texts written by African American authors. Students will encounter a variety of literary genres, including novels, short stories, poems, and plays. Readings cover a wide band of history, from slave narratives to the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights movement, and the 21st Century Black experience. Issues of race, equity, and culture will be foregrounded as we investigate the historical struggle of African Americans.


Conflict Literature .5 credit/semester course


Fictional and non-fictional literature reflecting times of conflict and crisis are the focal point of reading.


Contemporary Literature .5 credit/semester course


This course includes literature and material from 1980 to the present.


8


Human Endeavors .5 credit/semester course Students


investigate the challenges and


accomplishments of those who have attempted excellence. Different genres of literature, including novels and non-fiction, help to chronicle the perseverance of the human spirit.


Humanities Literature, history, entertainment,


.5 credit/semester course film, arts,


fashion, and trends come together in a study of the decades and eras in literature. Writing analyzes the literature and cultural media as conjunctive components


Advanced Placement 12: Literature & Composition


1 credit


This course is designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to the introductory year of college literature work. The course engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of literature. Through the reading of literary texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. An integral part of the course is writing interpretations of literary texts based on careful observations of textual details such as structure, style, theme, figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone.


English Electives


Te following courses may be used for arts/humanities or elective credits for graduation.


Film Studies .5 credit/semester course Neutrally Weighted Students in this class will analyze films of various eras and styles, considering the literary and cinematic techniques and perspectives which contribute to create meaning. This course will supplement and expand on skills practiced in other courses, including Language Arts and Video Production. Coursework will focus on critically viewing films, reading relevant texts, and writing both creatively and analytically. Class discussions will provide a forum for students to reflect on, theorize about, and evaluate films.


Publications .5 credit/semester course Neutrally Weighted Designed for students interested in fields such as social media, journalism, magazine design, and


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48