TP+Brit+Lit+12

This is the culminating course designed for students who plan to attend a vocational/technical school, community college, or four-year college. Major areas of study include a chronological study of British Literature, instruction in effective written and oral communication, and vocabulary study.

Objectives:

 * To gain exposure to the major works of British literature while acquiring skills for analyzing and interpreting literature
 * To express ideas coherently, concisely, and competently in oral and written forms
 * To develop vocabulary based on the systematic study of words drawn from SAT and ACT exam lists and from literary works
 * To review grammar and usage as needed through student writing assessment
 * To refine research skills and utilize correct documentation formats
 * To explore the development of the English language
 * To develop proficiency in speaking and listening skills
 * To develop critical thinking skills while improving reading proficiency

Texts:

 * Skiba, Laura, ed. Literature and the Language Arts: The British Tradition. St. Paul. MN: EMC Corporation, 2000.

Course Requirements:
Students will be expected to complete:
 * Essays
 * A research project
 * Unit and selection tests and quizzes
 * Informal and persuasive speeches
 * Vocabulary study
 * Classwork/homework assignments