The course will involve reading a variety of works that present the dual perspectives of people with two identifies - that of Americans and of ethnic cultures. This elective offers additional instruction and practice in expository prose. Fundamentals of style, the report, social criticism, argumentation and persuasion, the informal essay, literary criticism, the review, and research are writing experiences which prepare students for the most challenging of communication assignments. Literature of the World reinforces King's focus on global education. Creative Writing offers experiences in imaginative writing such as mood pieces, sense impressions, descriptions of people and places, and narratives.
Students experience the writing of short stories, plays, and poetry.
Newspapers, radio, television and motion pictures are primary resources for experiencing our world. Communications Media investigates the practices that enable these media to tell us what we need to know and practices which could block our access to the truth. Consent of instructor. The IB English courses stress literary study and include many written and oral activities designed to expressing their ideas, and supporting them. At present the course is offered at the Higher Level Only.