We believe that students learn to write by writing and by talking about their writing with teachers and peers. We teach matters of grammar and usage functionally with occasional formal instruction. This course stresses intensive writing designed to instill confidence, followed by an exploration of texts reflecting selected genres of literature. This course is designed for selected students for whom English is second language. Goals include the improvement of reading, writing and oral skills.
English grammar is reviewed using written and oral drilling methods.
This course is an advanced version of English 10 followed by a study of rhetorical strategies, as reflected in chosen models. Journalism Students are introduced to all aspects of news writing including the publication of a weekly newspaper. Great Books Students inquire into the nature of literature through books important to Western culture. They will learn everything from how to incubate fictional ideas to how to present a completed manuscript for publication. This course is fortified with readings from contemporary masters.