Course: LA402 English 101 TC

Grade: 12

Subject Area: English

Type: Accelerated, Potential College (Articulated) Credits

Credits: 1

Course Information: This is a year-long course that requires selection of both semesters: S1 and S2. The course is an introduction to college critical thinking, reading and writing. It will emphasize the following English skills: critical reading and writing with emphasis on the textual analysis of a variety of genres (both fiction and nonfiction), critical argumentation, the writing process, and conventions of academic prose.  Students who earn a 70%  or better in both semesters will earn 3 college credits.  This course is treated like other ECCP courses. If a student fails the course, the student must reimburse the District for the cost of the course ($315).

Outcomes:

• Read, interpret, evaluate, and critically analyze literary and nonliterary texts that recognize the breadth and depth of literature

• Demonstrate critical reading and thinking skills

• Formulate an academic argument

• Create a strong, grounded thesis

• Address a range of audiences effectively

• Employ writing conventions expected of academic prose (clarity and precision of grammar and

  mechanics)

• Participate effectively in small and large group discussions to create new meaning

Prerequisites: To qualify to take this course, a student must have attained a 22 on the ACT or have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and must have taken either College Prep or English 11. Students taking this course should be planning on attending a two or four-year post-secondary education program.

LA400-S1 – English 11 College Prep S1 AND LA400-S2 – English 11 College Prep S2