ARTS DEPARTMENT / Department Head: Gary Blair
*EN 51 Literary Explorations Difficulty: Average 1 Block. — 1⁄2 English Credit
Looks at themes and genres in literature while the student’s knowledge of literary terminology is reinforced and expanded through analysis. Stresses the understanding and appreciation of literature.
*EN 57 American Literature Difficulty: Average 1 Block. — 1⁄2 English Credit
Prerequisites: EN 47 or EN 51
An exploration of American ideas by American authors. Traces the themes and literary movements in America. Strongly recommended to fulfill the junior literature requirement.
*EN 60 English (British) Literature Difficulty: Average 1 Block. — 1⁄2 English Credit
Prerequisites: EN 33, EN 47, EN 51
A survey of the literature which reflects the culture of England from Beowulf to the present. Emphasis is placed on the works of major English authors and literary movements. Recommended for the college-bound student.
*EN 62 World Literature Difficulty: Average 1 Block. — 1⁄2 English Credit
Prerequisites: EN 33, EN 51
Encourages students to explore universal themes in literature and to read analytically the works of some of the greatest writers of all time. Gives students a good background in western civilization through the study of various world cultures. Recommended for the college-bound student.
EN 84 Journalism I Difficulty: Average 1 Block. — 1⁄2 English Credit
Students learn to report news, write editorials and news features, but should not attempt this class unless they have attained proficiency in writing. Above average English grades are required.
EN 86 Yearbook Publications Difficulty: Average 1 or 2 Block. — 1⁄2 or 1 English Credit
Prerequisites: Teacher interview required
Designed to teach students the basic techniques of publication. The final project is the school yearbook.
*EN 87 Journalistic Writing (Newslab) Difficulty: Average 1 Block. — 1⁄2 English Credit
This intensive composition course focuses on professional writing in English with emphasis on journalistic style and format, analysis and organization of information, and accuracy and clarity into concise prose. Students will implement the writing process (research, note taking through editing, proofreading, and publication), as well as be trained in interviewing, news ethics, news writing, photography, design layout, production, and circulation of the school publication. Literary genres studied include fiction, nonfiction, historical documents, biographies, autobiographies and essays
Looks at themes and genres in literature while the student’s knowledge of literary terminology is reinforced and expanded through analysis. Stresses the understanding and appreciation of literature.
*EN 57 American Literature Difficulty: Average 1 Block. — 1⁄2 English Credit
Prerequisites: EN 47 or EN 51
An exploration of American ideas by American authors. Traces the themes and literary movements in America. Strongly recommended to fulfill the junior literature requirement.
*EN 60 English (British) Literature Difficulty: Average 1 Block. — 1⁄2 English Credit
Prerequisites: EN 33, EN 47, EN 51
A survey of the literature which reflects the culture of England from Beowulf to the present. Emphasis is placed on the works of major English authors and literary movements. Recommended for the college-bound student.
*EN 62 World Literature Difficulty: Average 1 Block. — 1⁄2 English Credit
Prerequisites: EN 33, EN 51
Encourages students to explore universal themes in literature and to read analytically the works of some of the greatest writers of all time. Gives students a good background in western civilization through the study of various world cultures. Recommended for the college-bound student.
EN 84 Journalism I Difficulty: Average 1 Block. — 1⁄2 English Credit
Students learn to report news, write editorials and news features, but should not attempt this class unless they have attained proficiency in writing. Above average English grades are required.
EN 86 Yearbook Publications Difficulty: Average 1 or 2 Block. — 1⁄2 or 1 English Credit
Prerequisites: Teacher interview required
Designed to teach students the basic techniques of publication. The final project is the school yearbook.
*EN 87 Journalistic Writing (Newslab) Difficulty: Average 1 Block. — 1⁄2 English Credit
This intensive composition course focuses on professional writing in English with emphasis on journalistic style and format, analysis and organization of information, and accuracy and clarity into concise prose. Students will implement the writing process (research, note taking through editing, proofreading, and publication), as well as be trained in interviewing, news ethics, news writing, photography, design layout, production, and circulation of the school publication. Literary genres studied include fiction, nonfiction, historical documents, biographies, autobiographies and essays
