English
4.0 Credit Required for Graduation
English 9
Freeflow - Students will begin to strengthen their writing skills in order to produce clear and coherent texts while following all of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage. It is also expected that the students' reading skills will improve as they are exposed to both classical and more modern pieces of literature, both domestic and foreign.
Grade: 9th
Length: Year
Credit: 1.0 English 9
Fee: None
English 10
Freeflow - Students will continue to strengthen their writing skills in order to produce clear and coherent texts while following all of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage. It is also expected that the students' reading skills will continue to improve as they are exposed to both classical and more modern pieces of literature, both domestic and foreign.
Grade: 10th
Length: Year
Credit: 1.0 English 10
Fee: None
Prerequisites: English 9
English 11
Freeflow - Students will develop skills in reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and communication. This course is designed to help junior students become highly skilled readers and writers, with an emphasis in American literature and academic writing, including preparation for the ACT.
Grade: 11th
Length: Year
Credit: 1.0 English 11
Fee: None
Prerequisites: English 10
English 12
Freeflow - With a concentration of studying various genres of British literature, this course focuses on improving basic writing skills in order to prepare the student for post-high careers. All forms of writing are integrated into this full-year course: narrative, argumentative, and research. Each novel, story, and assignment helps the students to identify text-to-self and world connections.
Can be replaced with a foreign language level 3 or higher, CE Communication or CE English course. See CE courses listed below.
Grade: 12th
Length: Year
Credit: 1.0 LA Elective
Fee: None
Prerequisites: English 11
WSU ENGL 1010 - Introductory College Writing
In Person - Students will learn practices of successful academic writing. Students will focus on the writing process, writing for specific audiences, collaboration with peers, and on the interrelationship between reading and writing.
Grade: 11-12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0 LA Elective and 3 Concurrent Enrollment credits
*This is a pure class. Students are required to register for Concurrent Enrollment credit through Weber State University. If students fail to register for CE credit by the deadline, the class will be removed from their schedule and students will need to choose a different class.
Fee: WSU CE Fees apply
Prerequisites: 18 or higher on both ACT English and Reading and complete English 11
SUU ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Academic Writing
Online - The first of the required GE writing courses introduces students to academic composition. Students will engage in writing as a process, pre-drafting strategies, multiple drafts, peer review, and large and small-scale revisions.
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0 LA Elective and 3 Concurrent Enrollment credits
Fee: SUU CE Fees apply
Prerequisites: 18 or higher on both ACT English and Reading
WSU ENGL 2015 - Intermediate College Writing
In Person - This course will focus on writing arguments, conducting research, and documenting sources. Students will continue to learn practices of successful academic writing including the writing process, writing for specific audiences, and collaboration with peers.
Grade: 11-12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0 LA Elective and 3 Concurrent Enrollment credits
*This is a pure class. Students are required to register for Concurrent Enrollment credit through Weber State University. If students fail to register for CE credit by the deadline, the class will be removed from their schedule and students will need to choose a different class.
Fee: WSU CE Fees Apply
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 with a C or better OR 29 or higher on both ACT English and Reading
SUU ENGL 2010/ INFO 1010 - Intermediate Writing
Online - This course will focus on writing arguments, conducting research, and documenting sources. Students will continue to learn practices of successful academic writing including the writing process, writing for specific audiences, and collaboration with peers.
Grade: 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0 LA Elective and 3 Concurrent Enrollment credits
Fee: SUU CE Fees Apply
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 with a C or better OR 29 or higher on both ACT English and Reading
SUU COMM 1010 - Public Speaking
Online - This course provides students with skills needed to write effectively and present public presentations. Students also learn basic skills of human communication.
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0 LA Elective and 3 Concurrent Enrollment credits
Fee: SUU CE Fees Apply
SC COMM 1500 - Introduction to Mass Media
IVC - This course is an introduction into the nature of media and its relationship with the individual. The course teaches students to analyze, assess and evaluate popular culture, literature, and media. It includes a focus on various mediums including literature, radio, television, film, books, newspaper, and advertising to assist students in looking at the big picture of how media affects their perceptions.
Grade: 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0 LA Elective and Concurrent Enrollment credits
Fee: WSU CE Fees Apply
WSU COMM 2110 - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication
In Person - Explores the dynamics of verbal and nonverbal communication in personal relationships and small groups. The emphasis is on practical application of course content to enhance interpersonal relationships and to achieve competence as group members.
Grade: 11-12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0 LA Elective and Concurrent Enrollment credits
*This is a pure class. Students are required to register for Concurrent Enrollment credit through Weber State University. If students fail to register for CE credit by the deadline, the class will be removed from their schedule and students will need to choose a different class.
Fee: WSU CE Fees Apply
SC COMM 2110 - Interpersonal Communication
Hybrid - The study of interpersonal communication is the study of interaction between people. It is not only the conversation, but the psychology of relationships, problems, and situations and how they can be dealt with in an effective manner. This course is designed to study interpersonal communication from a descriptive as well as analytical point of view. The topics of interpersonal relationships include; Cognitive Psychology, self-concept, perception, emotions, verbal and nonverbal language, listening, intimacy, climate, and conflict will be discussed. Possible methods of enhancing interpersonal communication situations will be practiced through discussion, role-play, writing, critical evaluation, feedback and observance.
Grade: 10-12th
Length: Semester
Credit: 1.0 LA Elective and Concurrent Enrollment credits
Fee: SC CE Fees Apply