Students increase analytical skills, reading complex texts across genres and writing supported analysis and argument essays. Focuses on world culture, interpretations between artistic mediums, and formal manuscript styles.

College prep course with a global thematic approach to literature and composition. Highly academic, requiring extensive outside reading, writing, and research.

Continues increasing analytical skills through world culture studies. Students trace themes, provide objective summaries, and create complex arguments addressing counter-arguments.

Emphasizes in-depth analysis of World Literature, personal and expository compositions, and advanced research skills. Extensive reading is required.

Close attentive reading of complex American works and informational texts. Focuses on broad vocabulary, rhetorical elements, and evaluating primary and secondary source materials.

Analyzes the American experience through literature from the Puritan era through the 20th Century. Requires a research paper and extensive reading.

Close reading of complex literature and informational texts. Focuses on analyzing author point of view, rhetorical elements, and tone. Equivalent to college-level work.

Interprets and critiques British literature with a concentration on philosophical, political, and social influences. Encourages student independence and time management.

Consolidates core literacy skills through complex British works. Students identify interplay of central ideas and conduct sustained research projects.

Fundamental skills development in English/Language Arts in a language lab setting. Includes practice in writing, organizing, and critical thinking.

Enhances level-one skills in a language lab setting. Provides further application of writing and critical thinking.

Enhances level-two skills through intensive small group environment.