Western Literature
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| Department | English |
|---|---|
| Length | Semester |
| Credit type | Unweighted |
| Teacher(s) | Ms. Paronable Ms. Zavack ??? Gonzalez |
Western Literature is a college prep English course in the lower rotation, taken during the same year as Communication.
Course catalog description
This course is for students who want an advanced program in high school English. It uses the works and ideas of classical and 20th century writers such as Shakespeare, Orwell, and Rostand to explore the sources of contemporary trends and thought in literature and composition. 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 Western Literature is required.
- Prerequisites: None
- Homework Expectation: 2-3 hours a week
- District SLOs Addressed in this Course: 1, 2, 5, 6
- Student must have one semester of this course and one semester of Advanced Communication (1181) or Advanced Communication SLC (2181)
Authors covered
- Orwell
- Shakespeare
- Edward Rostand