Course Number: 120
Offered: Every year
Open to grades 11 and 12
Open to grade 10 upon student request, a C average or better in English 9A and English 9B is recommended
Prerequisite: None
One Quarter - .5 Credit
Credit Group: English
NCAA Approved Course
American Literature explores the connection between the present and past through literature. Multiple texts are explored to supplement an understanding of the canon of American literature to better understand the wealth of experiences and voices in America. Students will read How To Be An Indian in the 21st Century and A Raisin in the Sun in addition to two self-selected novels, as well as poems, short stories and other works by both famous and lesser known American authors. Writing activities are integrated into the various units of study.