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{{Stub}} | Like [[American Classics H]], this class is a difficult English class which requires you to have a high level of writing and argumentation skills. Only take this class if you want to really stretch your English skills. Although the experience will differ by teacher, most of the teachers for this class have high expectations of students. {{Stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 07:12, 4 December 2025
| Department | English |
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| Length | Semester |
World Classics H is a single-semester English course taken by juniors and seniors. Students can choose between this class and the college-prep World Literature.
Course catalog description
This is a course for students who want an advanced program in high school English. This honors-level course uses the works of authors such as Shakespeare, Achebe, Brontë, and Austen to study composition and literature. Additionally, the course utilizes world classics to explore the influence of world culture, thought, and values on contemporary thinking. Because it is a required course, it includes particular emphasis on instruction in reading and writing. Students should expect to complete two to three major essay-quality assignments during the course. One semester of this course or World Literature is required.
- Homework Expectation: Surveyed students reported 2-3 hours per week
- This is an Honors course
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Should I take this course?
Like American Classics H, this class is a difficult English class which requires you to have a high level of writing and argumentation skills. Only take this class if you want to really stretch your English skills. Although the experience will differ by teacher, most of the teachers for this class have high expectations of students.