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English 9
LA100
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English 9 is a multi-genre, literature-based course providing instruction in the following areas: reading comprehension, vocabulary, mechanics and usage, and essay writing. Speaking and listening skills will be improved through class discussions and oral assignments, and group work. One research paper will be required. |
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English 10
LA200
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English 10 builds upon the short story, drama, novel, and poetry genres discussed in English 9 and adds an emphasis on nonfiction. It is based upon a wide variety of world literature, comparing and contrasting ideas found within different cultures. Emphasis will be placed upon analyzing literature through written essays and class discussion. Vocabulary building is a yearlong activity. One research paper will be required. Two reports on books read outside of class (one fiction and one nonfiction) will be required. |
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U.S. Literature
LA300
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U.S. Literature is a study of literature from the United States, ranging from the colonial period to the twentieth century. Students will be required to analyze various aspects of literature through class discussion and in writing. Vocabulary building is a yearlong activity. A research paper will be required. |
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British
Literature
LA400
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British Literature is a study of literature from England, ranging from Beowulf to the twentieth century. As students study each time period, they will focus on how historical events affected the literature and critically examine the authors’ ideas and worldviews with Biblical truth. Students will come away from this class with experience in writing resumes/CVs, college entrance essays, analysis essays, and research papers. Vocabulary building is a yearlong activity. |
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AP English
LA500
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Advanced Placement English offers a curriculum in literature and writing for grade 11 and 12 students who wish to experience a college-level course. Students going to American colleges and universities can possibly earn college credit by having a qualifying grade on the AP Examination in Literature and Composition. Many other universities worldwide use this examination in the student admission process. In this course students will acquire the technical vocabulary and critical skills needed to analyze classic works of fiction, poetry, and drama. They will write critical essays, make oral presentations, do peer revision, participate in class discussions, do research, and take practice exams. Students should be prepared to do a larger amount of outside reading for class each day and to complete required a pre-course reading list and assignment over the summer preceding the course. Students must apply and be approved by the English faculty before taking this course. |
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Drama
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This course includes a survey approach to the history of Western theatre from ancient Greece to the present day, a sampling of theatre literature – plays (or excerpts) selected from various periods of history and representing different genres and styles, an introduction to the many skills and crafts involved in mounting a successful theatre production, and hands-on experience in rehearsing, performing and producing a live show for an audience. Activities will include reading and analyzing scripts; acting games and exercises; creating a character; preparing scenes, monologues and dialogues for class presentation; researching and presenting oral reports on specific topics; practical projects in set, prop, costume, makeup, lighting, sound and publicity design/production. Each student should expect to participate fully in all aspects of the class: academics, acting, and backstage crew. The main project for the course will be the public presentation of either several one-act plays or a single longer play. |
