ENGLISH
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: 4 COURSES ENGLISH AND/OR ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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he goal of the English Department is to further the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills of our students. Through the study of classic and contemporary works of literature, students not only gain an appreciation of reading, but also develop analytical thinking skills that extend beyond the classroom. We believe that studying the stories of great authors encourages students to critically examine themselves and their world. From the introductory course examining literary themes, to the study of genre, American and British literature, creative writing, and non-fiction, students are exposed to a wide variety of works, all with the central goal of deep analysis and critical thinking.
AP® Language & Composition and AP® Literature & Composition are offered for the most accomplished English students. Additionally, seniors have choices ranging from contemporary expression to non-fiction to enhance their studies. To fulfill the standards of the Department, English students read frequently and critically, write analytically and communicate effectively. COURSE TITLE: HUMANITIES GRADE LEVEL: 9 PREREQUISITES: None DURATION: Full year
The aim of this course is to encourage students to develop In order to graduate, each Marianapolis student must and gain analytical, interpretive, and communication complete their course(s) of English study each year. Core skills, as well as enduring understanding, while courses include the study of literary works, vocabulary, contributing to the development of the student as and grammar. With rigorous standards, the department a whole. Humanities aims to encourage students to prepares students to excel in college-level English understand and respect the world around them, and courses. Honors courses are offered for many levels to provide the skills necessary to facilitate further and the Capstone experience affords highly motivated interdisciplinary study. This is achieved through the seniors the opportunity to demonstrate mastery. study of individuals, societies, and environments 23
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