American Studies (11th) Curriculum
Course Overview:
This is a survey course in classical and contemporary literature. The student will:
-improve communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
-Increase comprehension through reading apprenticeship strategies
-Evaluate historical and social influences that impact American literature
-Develop test taking strategies
-Create, compose, and revise/finalize technical writing
-Prepare a research paper according to MLA/APA guidelines