English 11: America Through Literature - or higher
Course description
Students will have an opportunity to exercise their critical thinking skills applied to American Literature. When doing so, they will:
• Analyze and evaluate the cultural and philosophical developments within the United States.
• Develop their writing skills applied to critical reading, thinking and modes of composition that will include exposition, argumentation and rhetorical analysis.
• Apply their critical thinking skills through class discussion and oral presentations (an integral part of the program)
• Independent reading is a requirement