2009y / 2011y-H

American Studies: History and Literature

Full Year / 1 credit* / Grade 10

Prerequisites:

Placement in the Honors section of this course requires: Completion of all assigned Honors summer work; Teacher recommendation based on Q1 performance and grade (minimum B+ and above); Honors Placement is finalized after Q1.

Course Description:

The American Studies “Combo” fulfills the curriculum goals for 10th grade English Literature and 10th grade American History at either the Honors or Standard level. The course is team-taught by two instructors, and each unit is integrated based on themes and a series of essential questions posed to the students. This course challenges students to excel in writing, reading, speaking, listening and contextual analysis.

Students utilize content, and materials, from both disciplines, to answer the essential questions for each unit. They will integrate the knowledge of history, culture, and political-economic systems in America, with the study of literature, language, and writing skills. Students will learn the elements, genres of literature, and modes of writing. Viewing, listening, speaking, PSAT/SAT reading and writing for the new SAT will also be incorporated.