HS31 — High School Intermediate English
HS 31 - High School Intermediate English HS 31 - High School Intermediate English 10 Credits High School English 031 develops skills to evaluate and analyze literature in terms of cultural, social, political, and historical contexts. English 031 builds on students’ prior knowledge of language arts skills, with a focus on critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills. Students read various styles of text and composition including literature, informational text, and media, in an effort to improve comprehension and analysis skills. Students improve critical thinking by responding to literature through writing. Students will engage in at least one fiction and one nonfiction independent book study per quarter. This course is equivalent to 10th, 11th and/or 12th grade high school English class, and fulfills the requirement for one or two high school English credits. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically all Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students that need high school english credit. Active Date 20240322T08:37:50 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 5-10 Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Lecture 110 Total Degree Distributions: Course Outline Critical approaches to the study of literature Contemporary American Literature as social commentary Elements of cultural context Political and historical influences on contemporary literature Shifts in time, style, and point of view