This year-long course offers a thematic study of writing, focusing on the narrative perspectives, methods of expression, and techniques particular to various literary genres–non-fiction, fiction, drama, and poetry. Students will read excerpts from each literary genre, study and discuss the historical and literary influence, and create their own writing in a similar style or write an analytical essay in response to the work. Themes addressed include rites of passage, gender roles and expectations, marginalization, and recognition of self. Through class discussions and peer writing workshops, students will develop critical thinking, communication, analytical and creative writing skills. Class work will emphasize the pre-writing and revision skills necessary to develop effective expression through writing. The course aims to produce students who think critically as they interpret and analyze literature and who write creatively in a variety of genres. UC A-G approved – b English. NCAA approved.

Prerequisite: Eng 11 Am Lit (P)

Level: 12

Credit: 10