ENGLISH
What costume would you wear to bring Greek Gods & Goddesses to life? Do you know how to analyze or draw a Graphic Novel? What would you say if you had to defend Victor Frankenstein at trial?
The English Department presents students with a challenging curriculum that focuses on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. The curriculum provides a four-year literature-based program that develops excellence in writing and speaking skills, critical analyzation of challenging literature and original texts, as well as the growth of vocabulary and grammar skills. 21st century technology promotes media literacy and develops students who are prepared to meet their future academic and career goals in an ever-changing technological world.
Sample Coursework
- Graphic Novels
- World Literature
- Body Biographies
- British Literature
- Sports Literature
- Science Fiction
- Time Capsules
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Speeches
- Poetry Collections
- A Tale of Two Cities Assignment
Graphic Novels
World Literature
Body Biographies
British Literature
Sports Literature
Science Fiction
Time Capsules
Martin Luther King, Jr. Speeches
Poetry Collections
A Tale of Two Cities Assignment
"The Literature we read and study has given me a greater appreciation for different authors and genres. I love the way they challenge us and ask us to think of others' experiences."Victoria '21
English Courses
- Freshmen English
- Academic Writing & Language Skills
- Sophomore English - American Literature
- Junior English - British Literature
- Junior English: Gothic Literature
- Junior English: Dystopian Literature
- Junior English - Shakespeare/Poetry
- Senior English: Creative Writing / Graphic Novel
- Senior English: Women in Literature
- Senior English: Irish Literature/Film and Literature
- Senior English: Literature and War/Controversial Literature
- Senior English: Multicultural Literature
- Senior English: Sports Literature/Science Fiction Literature
- AP English Language & Composition
- AP English Literature & Composition