Grade 11-12/ Semester/ Required
Themes in Literature, a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of universal themes, such as the journey of the hero, the trials of youth, the search for identity, and other themes appropriate to the level and interests of students. Students will examine sports-based literature of representative works in various genres by authors of diverse eras and nationalities and the way themes may be treated differently in the works because of the cultural context. Students analyze how themes illuminate humanity's struggle to understand the human condition.

Grade 11-12/ Semester/ Required
Ethnic Literature, a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of literature focusing on specific multicultural issues produced by writers representing various ethnic cultures. Students examine works exploring ethnic experiences and ideas as well as the contributions of authors to multicultural themes. Students analyze the expressions of cultural identities within ethnic literature and how problems or issues of interest to a given group relate or interconnect with national issues and history

Grade 12/ Semester/ /3 college credits/ fulfills high school English requirement
Prerequisite: PSAT CR 50; or SAT CR 500 and teacher recommendation
Cost: $25 per credit hour through Indiana University ($75)
This course prepares students for writing in a variety of college courses. The focus of this course is on writing from multiple sources to analyze an issue and argue a position. Skills include evaluating sources of information, summarizing sources, adopting a thoughtful position, advancing a clear thesis, and supporting one's views with evidence.

Grade 12/ Semester/ 3 college credits/ fulfills high school English requirement
Prerequisite: PSAT CR 50; or SAT CR 500 and teacher recommendation
Cost: $25 per credit hour through Indiana University ($75)
This course focuses on the development of critical skills essential to participation in the interpretive process. Through class discussion and focused writing assignments, this course introduces the premises and motives of literary analysis and critical methods associated with historical, generic and/or cultural concerns. This course taken in high school will NOT satisfy the Intensive Writing requirement for the College of Arts & Sciences and the IU School of Journalism.

Grade 11-12/ Semester/ Required
World Literature, a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of ancient and modern representative works by major authors from six continents: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. Students examine a wide variety of literary genres and themes. Students analyze how the ideas and concepts presented in the works are both interconnected and reflective of the cultures and historical periods of the countries represented by the authors.

Grade 11-12/ Semester/ Required
Biblical Literature, a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of the Bible, viewed from a literary standpoint, as a source of a wide variety of literary patterns, themes, and conventions. Students examine the different books in relation to the various historical time frames of the books and in relation to related literature as it pertains to Biblical themes. Students read, discuss, and write about Biblical references (allusions) in both classical and modern literature, formation of a canonical Bible, inclusion of apocryphal and heretical writings, oral versus literate transmission of sacred history and doctrine, and questions and problems of interpretation.

Grade 9/ Two Semesters/ Required
Prerequisite: Psychometric evaluation & special services committee recommendation.
English 9, an integrated English course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts in Grade 9 and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring a wide-variety of genres and their elements. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 9 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information. Most students enrolled in English 9/Language Support are recommended to take Applied Writing and Math 9 concurrently.

Grade 9/ Two Semesters/ Required
Prerequisite: Placement test score or grade school recommendation
English 9, an integrated English course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts in Grade 9 and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring a wide-variety of genres and their elements. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 9 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information.

Grade 9/ Two Semesters/ Required
Prerequisite: Placement test score or grade school recommendation
English 9, Honors, an integrated English course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts in Grade 9 and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring a wide-variety of genres and their elements. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 9 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information. Additionally, the curriculum of this course is designed to address the College Board objectives and to utilize AP Vertical Team strategies for Advanced Placement English courses in an effort to lay important foundation work for future enrollment and success in AP English classes.

Grade 10/ Two Semesters/ Required
Prerequisite: Psychometric evaluation & special services committee recommendation.
English 10, an integrated English course based on Indiana.s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts in Grade 10 and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring universal themes across a wide variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 10 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information. Most students enrolled in English 10/Language Support are recommended to take Applied Writing and Math 10 concurrently.

Grade 10/ Two Semesters/ Required
English 10, an integrated English course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts in Grade 10 and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring universal themes across a wide variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 10 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information.

Grade 10/ Two Semesters/ Required
Prerequisite: English 9 Honors or a teacher recommendation
English 10, an integrated English course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts in Grade 10 and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring universal themes across a wide variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 10 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information, Additionally, the curriculum of this course is designed to address the College Board objectives and to utilize AP Vertical Team strategies for Advanced Placement English courses in an effort to lay important foundation work for future enrollment and success in AP English classes.

Grade 11/ Semester/ Required
Students must also enroll in a semester literature class.
Composition, a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study and application of the rhetorical (effective) writing strategies of narration, description, exposition, and persuasion. Using the writing process, students demonstrate a command of vocabulary, English language conventions, research and organizational skills, an awareness of the audience, the purpose for writing, and style. Students read classic and contemporary literature or articles and use appropriate works as models for writing. Students write a variety of types of compositions with a focus on fictional narratives, reflective compositions, academic essays, and responses to literature. Students will also write a research paper during the course of the semester as well as develop a personal statement, resume, and college essay.

Grade 12/ Semester/ Required
Students must also enroll in a semester literature class.
Composition, a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study and application of the rhetorical (effective) writing strategies of narration, description, exposition, and persuasion. Using the writing process, students demonstrate a command of vocabulary, English language conventions, research and organizational skills, an awareness of the audience, the purpose for writing, and style. Students read classic and contemporary literature or articles and use appropriate works as models for writing. Students write a variety of types of compositions with a focus on fictional narratives, reflective compositions, academic essays, and responses to literature. Students will also write a research paper during the course of the semester as well as develop a personal statement, resume, and college essay.

Grade 11/ Semester/ Required
Prerequisite: Psychometric evaluation & special services committee recommendation
Students must also enroll in a semester literature class.
Composition, a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study and application of the rhetorical (effective) writing strategies of narration, description, exposition, and persuasion. Using the writing process, students demonstrate a command of vocabulary, English language conventions, research and organizational skills, an awareness of the audience, the purpose for writing, and style. Students read classic and contemporary literature or articles and use appropriate works as models for writing. Students write a variety of types of compositions with a focus on fictional narratives, reflective compositions, academic essays, and responses to literature. Students will also write a research paper during the course of the semester as well as develop a personal statement, resume, and college essay. Some students enrolled in Composition 11/Language Support are recommended to take Applied Writing and Math 11/12 concurrently.

Grade 12/ Two Semesters/ Required
Prerequisite: Based on previous grades in English courses, GPA, PSAT Critical Reading and Writing Scores, and recommendation of current English teacher
Cost: $75
English Literature and Composition, Advanced Placement, is an advanced placement course based on content established by the College Board. An AP English course in Literature and Composition engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work's structure, style, and themes as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. The course includes intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works of recognized literary merit. Students are required to take the AP English Literature and Composition exam in May.

Grade 11/ Two Semesters/ Required
Prerequisite: Based on previous grades in English courses, GPA , PSAT Critical Reading and Writing Scores, and recommendation of current English teacher
Cost: $75
English Language and Composition, Advanced Placement, is an advanced placement course based on content established by the College Board. An AP course in English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer's purposes, audience expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. Students are required to take the AP English Language and Composition exam in May.

Grade 11-12/ Semester/ Elective; 3 college credits through Ivy Tech Community College
Note: This course may be taken for dual credit with the following prerequisites: PSAT CR 46; M46; W 46 or SAT CR 460; M 460; W 460 or ACT E 19; M 19; R 19.
Speech, a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts Standards, is the study and application of the basic principles and techniques of effective oral communication. Students deliver focused and coherent speeches that convey clear messages, using gestures, tone, and vocabulary appropriate to the audience and purpose. Students deliver different types of oral and multi-media presentations, including viewpoint, instructional, demonstration, informative, persuasive, and impromptu. Students use the same Standard English conventions for oral speech that they use in their writing.

Grade 10-12/ Semester/ Elective
Debate, a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is the study and application of the basic principles of debate involving support for the basic types of arguments (induction, deduction, causation) and debate strategies (affirmative or negative argument construction and extension, case development, refutation or rebuttal of argument claims and evidence, and persuasive speaking). DEBATE PROJECT: Students complete a project, such as a mock debate or trial, participation in a forum, competition, or tournament, or an argument supporting or opposing different sides of a major issue, which demonstrates knowledge, application, and presentation progress in the Debate course content.

Grade 11-12/ Semester/ Required
Contemporary Literature, a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of how post-1950s literature from around the world, such as North and South America, Europe and Great Britain, the Middle East, and post-colonial Africa and Asia, addresses contemporary issues. Students examine multiple genres to develop a sense of how particular genres are used today to represent ideas and events. Students analyze different theories and methods of textual criticism, especially theories popular currently. Students analyze how the interpretations and themes of contemporary literature read in this course relate to the time period and to historical issues.

Grade 10-12/ Semester/ Elective
Creative Writing, a course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study and application of the rhetorical (effective) writing strategies for prose and poetry. Using the writing process, students demonstrate a command of vocabulary, the nuances of language and vocabulary, English language conventions, an awareness of the audience, the purposes for writing, and the style of their own writing.

Grade 10-12/ Semester/ Elective
Etymology, a language studies course based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a course that helps students build vocabulary through a knowledge of Greek and Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes. The course also provides connotative and denotative meanings of words in written and oral contexts. Emphasis is on the practical use of derivatives, including increased writing skills and better understanding of written material. Recommended for college, this course does require rigorous memorization, daily homework, and weekly quizzes.

Grade 9-11/ Semester/ Elective
Prerequisite: Strong writing skills recommended.
Beginning Journalism emphasizes journalistic writing and design skills. Students will write news, features, sports, editorials, press releases, broadcasts, columns and yearbook features. Journalism law, ethics, and news judgment are also addressed. Yearbook/newspaper design, graphics, staff management, time management and computer skills are also included in the class. It is highly recommended students take this course before applying for any of the journalism staffs. Students may be recommended for a staff position on Newspaper or Yearbook.

Grade 10-12/ Two Semesters/ Elective
Prerequisite: Beginning Journalism is highly recommended, but students with strong English skills may have the Beginning Journalism requirement waived with permission of the publications adviser. A Staff Application is required.
This course is devoted to an advanced and continued study of journalistic writing and publications technique through the practical application of skills learned in beginning journalism. The members of this class are the staff members of the school newspaper, The Trojan Tribune. The newspaper will range in size from 8 . 16 pages and cover all aspects of school life including news, features, opinion, sports, and photography sections. Journalistic skills include writing, editing, interviewing, desktop publishing, digital and film photography, and digital imaging. Credit can be received for this class during the sophomore, junior, and senior years.

Grade 10-12/ Semester/ Elective
Prerequisite: Mass Media Staff Application and teacher approval
Students enrolled in this course produce and present a daily news show including school announcements. Students will learn the fundamentals of news delivery, editing and writing scripts, broadcast practices, and studio equipment use. They will study basic video production techniques, use digital editing equipment and practice electronic news-gathering applications. Mass Media: Broadcast may be repeated for more than one semester.

Grade 10-12/ Two Semesters/ Elective
Prerequisite: Beginning Journalism is highly recommended, but students with strong English skills may have the Beginning Journalism requirement waived with permission of the publications adviser. A Staff Application is required.
The members of this class are the staff members of The Citadel, the school yearbook. The staff produces the 240+ page yearbook for the school and community. The yearbook will cover all aspects of school life including student life, activities, clubs, sports, academics, advertising, and photography. Journalistic skills of writing, editing, interviewing, desktop publishing, digital and film photography, and computer graphics are all hands-on in the application course. Students will work on both individual and staff assignments. Credit can be received for class during the sophomore, junior, and senior years.

Grade 9-12/ Two Semesters/ Elective
Prerequisite: Support services committee recommendation
Applied Writing and Math will focus on elements of the writing process across different genres. Students in Applied Writing and Math are also enrolled in a grade level English course. The focus for this class will be to provide students with organizational, analytical, and practical language and math- based strategies throughout the curriculum.

Grade 9-12/ Two Semesters/ Elective
Prerequisite: Support services committee recommendation
Applied Writing and Math will focus on elements of the writing process across different genres. Students in Applied Writing and Math are also enrolled in a grade level English course. The focus for this class will be to provide students with organizational, analytical, and practical language and math- based strategies throughout the curriculum.

Grade 9-12/ Two Semesters/ Elective
Prerequisite: Support services committee recommendation
Applied Writing and Math will focus on elements of the writing process across different genres. Students in Applied Writing and Math are also enrolled in a grade level English course. The focus for this class will be to provide students with organizational, analytical, and practical language and math- based strategies throughout the curriculum.