ENGLISH COURSES
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11 12 American Literature 1870 C/W 2 1.00
11 12 American Literature – Honors 1860 C/W 1 1.00
12 AP Literature 1650 C/W 1 1.00
11 12 British Literature 1560 C/W 2 1.00
10 11 12 British Literature – Honors 1550 C/W 1 1.00
11 12 (N) Business Communications 2400 C/W 2 1.00
12 Class. Studies/Great Books – Honors 1310 C/W 1 1.00
12 Contemporary Literature 1970 C/W 2 .50
11 12 Creative Writing – Honors 1350 C/W 1 .50
11 12 Creative Writing 1360 C/W 2 .50
10 English II 1200 C/W 3 1.00
11 English III 1300 C/W 3 1.00
12 English IV 1400 C/W 3 1.00
11 Grade 11 English 1340 C/W 2 1.00
10 11 12 Introduction to Theatre Arts 1240 C/W 2 1.00
10 11 12 Journalism 1960 C/W 2 1.00
12 Journalism Practicum 1980 C/W 2 1.00
10 Literary Genres 1040 C/W 2 1.00
9 Language Arts – Honors 1030 C/W 1 1.00
9 Language Arts 1000 C/W 2 1.00
12 Literature and Language 1440 C/W 3 1.00
11 12 (N) Public Communication 1220 C/W 2 .50
12 Reading & Critical Thinking Skills for College I 1780 C/W 2 .50
12 Reading & Critical Thinking Skills for College II 1790 C/W 2 .50
9 Reading in Content Area 1100 C/W 3 1.00
9 Reading/Writing Workshop 1110 C/W 3 1.00
11 SAT Review Across the Curriculum 1230 C/W 2 .50
12 Senior Composition 1920 C/W 2 .50
12 Writing for Publication 1940 C/W 2 1.00
12 Writing Through Literature Honors AP/UCONN 1990 C/W 1 1.00
(N) Naugatuck Valley Community College (College Credit Program) |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS for all English Courses
1. Literary reaction papers and/or a research paper for all literature courses.
2. All writing courses will have weekly practice in "process writing". Major essays emphasizing the basic forms of discourse (expository, descriptive, narrative, and argumentative) will be assigned and evaluated.
3. Weekly vocabulary study in all courses.
4. Projects which enhance a particular learning within a course may be assigned at the discretion of the instructor; i.e., debate, memorization, visual, computer assisted instruction, oral interpretation.
5. Summer reading required for grade 11 and 12 courses.
6. College-bound students must elect a minimum of one literature course at the junior-senior level.
AMERICAN LITERATURE (R2, W2, PS2, T1, RE1, H3)
1870 Grades 11,12 C/W 2 Credit 1.00
This course focuses on America's culture and its values through the study of major movements such as the Colonial period, Romantic era and the Industrial Revolution. Literary movements are traced with an intensive study of at least one author for each movement.
AMERICAN LITERATURE – Honors (R3, W3, PS2, T1, RE3, H3)
1860 Grade 11 C/W 1 Credit 1.00
Primary emphasis on America's culture and its values. Readings from the Colonial Period through Contemporary Period. Students will be required to write a minimum of six major essays per semester in addition to required readings. By teacher recommendation.
AP LITERATURE (R4, W4, PS4, T2, RE2)
1650 Grade 12 C/W 1 Credit 1.00
This course, “Humanity’s Search for Meaning”, focuses on close reading activities which emphasize the critical analysis of a variety of texts, including essays, poetry, drama, fiction and non fiction. Students will be required to produce written text in response to the literature. Assignments in academic writing will emphasize the intellectual purposes and aesthetic qualities of the texts read in and out of class. Placement by teacher recommendation. Students will prepare for AP Literature and Composition Exam.
BRITISH LITERATURE (R2, W2, T2, RE3, H3)
1560 Grades 11,12 C/W 2 Credit 1.00
Emphasis will be on the study of selected writers in all the major periods of English language development. Chaucer, Shakespeare, Ben Johnson, Malory, Pope, Swift, Coleridge and Shelley are among the authors studied.
BRITISH LITERATURE – Honors (R3, W3, T2, RE4, H4)
1550 Grades 10,11 C/W 1 Credit 1.00
The same emphasis on writers and works as in the British Literature course. Students will be required to write a minimum of six major essays and two major research papers per semester in addition to required readings. By teacher recommendation.
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS Tech Prep (College Credit) Program
2400 Grades 11,12 C/W 2 Credit 1.00
NVCC (BBG*H120) Credits 3.00
Description available in the Business Education listings.
CLASSICAL STUDIES/GREAT BOOKS – Honors (R3, W3, T2, RE4, H4)
1310 Grades 12 C/W 1 Credit 1.00
This course surveys Greek and World Literature, including Greek drama and philosophy, Shakespearean tragedy, and the modern novel. Background work in mythology and The Bible are integrated into the course, as are short stories and essays on critical theory.
CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE (R3, W2, PS2, T1, RE1, H3)
1970 Grade 12 C/W 2 Credit .50
Contemporary literature will focus on a selection of works written since 1950. The theme of “Identity and Fragmentation” connects the contemporary classics required as reading in the course. Journal writing, critical analysis, and discussion will provide the link between the post W.W.II and the post Vietnam era in our literature.
CREATIVE WRITING – Honors (R3, W4, T2, RE1, H4)
1350 Grades 11,12 C/W 1 Credit .50
This course encourages students to express their feelings and ideas through the creation of various genres, including poetry, short stories and drama. Journal writing is an integral part of the course. Publication of finished work will be encouraged.
CREATIVE WRITING (R2, W4, T2, RE1, H4)
1360 Grades 11,12 C/W 2 Credit .50
This course requires students to create a portfolio of their writing. Focus of the course is on generating ideas and expressing them through a variety of genres, including the short story and poetry.
ENGLISH II (R2, W2, T2, RE1, H3)
1200 Grade 10 C/W 3 Credit 1.00
This course emphasizes reading improvement. Essential writing skills as well as the organization and development of the essay are stressed.
PREREQUISITE: Reading and Writing Workshop (1110).
ENGLISH III (R2, W2, PS1, T1, RE1, H3)
1300 Grade 11 C/W 3 Credit 1.00
This course emphasizes writing and reading skills. Writing will focus on improving basic skills needed for communication and creative expression.
PREREQUISITE: English II
ENGLISH IV (R2, W2, T2, RE1, H3)
1400 Grade 12 C/W 3 Credit 1.00
Emphasis will continue on the writing, critical thinking, and reading skills necessary for post high school career.
PREREQUISITE: English III
GRADE 11 ENGLISH (R2, W2, T2, RE2, H3)
1340 Grade 11 C/W 2 Credit 1.00
This course is for the college preparatory student whose skills in literary interpretation, writing and vocabulary need strengthening. The focus will be on analysis of contemporary and classic fiction and non-fiction. Placement by teacher recommendation.
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS (R2, W2, PS3, T2, RE2, H3)
1240 Grades 11,12 C/W 2 Credit 1.00
Grade 10 by teacher recommendation, only as an elective.
This full year English course introduces the student to acting, directing, improvisation, oral interpretation, play production and history of the theatre.
Must attend three theatrical performances outside of school.
Must meet with instructor prior to scheduling.
JOURNALISM (R2, W4, PS2, T3, RE3, H3)
1960 Grade 11,12 C/W 2 Credit 1.00
Grade 10 by teacher recommendation, only as an elective.
Using the school newspaper as a practicum, this course teaches fundamentals of reporting, news judgment, journalistic ethics, and management. Topics include legal issues, editing, journalistic style, aspects of layout, and production. The course brings students into full participation in and critical analysis of their most local community, the school.
PREREQUISITE: Students must be interviewed by the instructor before being accepted into the course and
complete an application which includes writing a news story.
JOURNALISM PRACTICUM (R2, W4, PS2, T4, RE3, H3)
1980 Grade 12 C/W 2 Credit 1.00
Students who have successfully completed the first year of journalism may elect this course, in which participants are required to take on editorial and managerial responsibilities in addition to reporting assignments. The focus of this course is finer points of media responsibility and interaction in the community.* In addition to the prerequisite, an approved application and successful interview with the journalism teacher are required for admission to the class. This elective does not qualify as an English course for graduation credit.
*Production responsibilities entail after school sessions.
PREREQUISITE: Journalism
LANGUAGE ARTS - Honors (R3, W3, T2, RE3, H3)
1030 Grade 9 C/W 1 Credit 1.00
This course will focus on the development of logical order and organization needed in nonfiction writing. Essay reading and vocabulary study are an integral part of the course. This course introduces the student to literary genres.
LANGUAGE ARTS (R3, W2, PS2, T2, RE2, H3)
1000 Grade 9 C/W 2 Credit 1.00
Language Arts provides development in descriptive essay writing, research and documentation in expository writing, grammar and usage. Vocabulary study is an integral part of this course. Genres covered: short story, novel, myth, and drama.
LITERATURE and LANGUAGE (R4, W3, T2, PS2, RE3, H3)
1440 Grade 12 C/W 3 Credit 1.00
This course will satisfy the graduation requirement for students who have not met the reading and writing standard. The focus on critical analysis and writing skills will also benefit students who wish to refine their skills in interpreting and evaluating fiction and non fiction.
LITERARY GENRES (R3, W2, T2, RE3, H3))
1040 Grade 10 C/W 2 Credit 1.00
This course will focus on the development of logical order and organization needed in various forms of writing. The study of literary genres includes the novel, drama, poetry and short story. Vocabulary study is an integral part of the course.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Tech Prep (College Credit) Program (R2, W2, N1, PS2, T2, RE3, H3)
1220 Grades 11, 12 CW 2 Credit .50
NVCC (CMM*H108) Credits 3.00
This one-semester course will focus on the principles and practices of public communication, emphasizing skills in organizing information for public address, developing persuasive techniques, and adapting material to the needs of a particular audience. Students will learn to synthesize reading, speaking, listening, and writing for oral communication. Students will receive English and Business credit as well as credit from Naugatuck Community College.
READING AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS FOR COLLEGE I (R2, W2, PS2, T2, RE2, H3)
1780 Grade 12 C/W 2 Credit .50
This course includes extensive work in vocabulary development, a variety of study skills needed for success in college, and techniques for writing research papers and the college essay. It is designed for college-bound seniors.
NOTE: It is recommended that this course be taken as part of a one-year sequence with Reading and Critical Thinking Skills for College II.
READING and CRITICAL THINKING FOR COLLEGE II (R3, W2, PS2, T3, RE1, H3)
1790 Grade 12 C/W 2 Credit .50
This course will develop reading comprehension skills, increase the student's ability to retain information and improve the student's general rate of reading. Course is designed for college-bound seniors and implements computer assisted instruction.
NOTE: It is recommended that this course be taken as a part of a one-year course with Reading and Critical Thinking Skills for College I (1780).
READING IN THE CONTENT AREA (R3, W2, PS2, T2, RE2, H3)
1100 Grade 9 C/W 3 Credit 1.00
This course will stress the improvement in reading skills in the content area. Emphasis will be placed on study skills, reading comprehension, reading rate, and test-taking skills. The reading/writing connection is a major component of the course.
READING AND WRITING WORKSHOP (R3, W2, PS2, T2, RE2, H3)
1110 Grade 9 C/W 3 Credit 1.00
The focus of this course is increased reading rate and comprehension. Writing instruction will stress usage, paragraphing, composing and mechanics.
SAT REVIEW ACROSS THE CURRICULUM (R3, W1, N3, PS3, T2, RE2, H3)
1230 Grade 11 C/W 2 Credit .50
The purpose of this team-taught course is to help students become proficient in test-taking techniques necessary to improve achievement on SAT tests and to expand students’ mathematical and verbal skills. The course is offered during semester 2, January through June.
The objectives of the course are:
1. To have students take practice SAT tests.
2. To familiarize students with the format of the SAT test.
3. To have students analyze their strengths and weaknesses.
4. To have students work to maintain their strengths and to improve their weaknesses.
5. To have students build their vocabulary of both verbal and mathematical terms.
6. To expose students to a variety of problem-solving strategies.
PREREQUISITE: Junior Standing
SENIOR COMPOSITION (R1, W4, PS2, T2, RE1, H2)
1920 Grade 12 C/W 2 Credit .50
This course helps develop clarity, facility, and logic in nonfiction and persuasive writing. Students are expected to discuss pieces of contemporary prose assigned as prompts for writing.
WRITING FOR PUBLICATION (R3, W4, PS2, T4, RE3, H3)
1940 Grade 12 C/W 2 Credit 1.00
This course is divided into two components:
1. Classroom work, which consists of writing headlines, captions and feature stories.
2. "Field work" which consists of interviewing, photographing, planning, organizing, laying out, processing advertisements, bookkeeping, advertising, etc., all of which culminates in the publication of the yearbook.
PREREQUISITE: Students must be interviewed by the instructor before being accepted into the course.
WRITING THROUGH LITERATURE HONORS AP/UCONN CO-OP (R4, W4, PS4, T2, RE3)
1990 Grade 12 C/W 1 Credit 1.00
An in depth study of the short story, drama, film, and poetry through academic writing. Assignments will emphasize interpretation, argumentation, and reflection. There will be opportunities for revision of formal assignments with instruction in grammar, mechanics and style. Students will prepare for the AP Language and Composition exam. They may also earn 4 college credits for UCONN English III.