ENGLISH 11 COLLEGE PREP ACCELERATED (AMERICAN STUDIES)

REQUIRED:  English 11, English 11 CP Accelerated, or English 11 CP Accelerated (American Studies)

                       This course must be taken with 08316 US History CP (American Studies)

ELIGIBILITY:  11

PREREQUISITE:  English 9 & 10

CREDIT:  2

American Studies is an interdisciplinary course that is team-taught by three teachers.  The course investigates American civilization (with emphasis on the 20^th century) in history, literature, philosophy, art, and music.  Students will have the opportunity to enrich their study and their grade by self-initiated projects.  Students will study and hone their writing skills through several formats.  Students should be self-motivated learners and should expect daily out of class reading and work as curriculum follows the accelerated path.  Special interest projects include:  Immigration Day (students prepare ethnic food and become an immigrant for one day), Family Tree Project (students research their genealogy), Roaring 20’s Magazine and Dinner Party (students research various aspects of the 1920’s and then come dressed in 20’s attire), 1950’s Project (students analyze the stereotypes created in the 1950’s through television, movies, advertisements, and music.)