philosophy of the english department - Lemont High School

EnglishCinema Studies IIGrades Course Open To: 9-10-11-12 Credit: 0.5Prerequisite: Successful completion of Cinema Studies IDescription: A continuation of Cinema Studies I, this course further defines specific characteristics that distinguishfilm from other media and art forms. Cineliteracy is further documented, and students have the opportunity toanalyze additional cinematic selections from a number of genres, such as combat films, comedies and foreign films.Oral presentations, written reports, shot-by-shot analyses and film proposals are again included in the curriculum.Students follow recent developments in the cinema field, creating reflective responses through a “cinema log.”Competitive SpeechGrades Course Open To: 9-10-11-12 Credit: 1.0Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course, which students may take more than once, provides instruction in critical thinking, publicspeaking and competitive forensic events. A workshop dedicated to students’ proficiency in competitive forensicevents, the course is directly associated with the school’s Speech Team. Students are required to become proficientin one category in each of the three diverse competitive forensic events – Public Address (Original Oratory,Oratorical Declamation, Special Occasion Speaking, Original Comedy and Informative Speaking), Limited Prep(Extemporaneous Speaking, Radio Speaking and Impromptu Speaking), and Interpretation (Dramatic Duet Acting,Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Duet Acting, Humorous Interpretation, Prose Reading and Poetry Reading).Students must attend and compete at all but two of the school’s scheduled invitational tournaments during theseason, totaling nine tournaments from October-February. Students also are required to attend a minimum of onepractice session per week, per event, outside of scheduled class time.Creative Writing IGrades Course Open To: 9-10-11-12 Credit: 0.5Prerequisite: NoneDescription: In this course, students write their own short stories and poetry and discuss their works in workshopfashion. Peer editing and student-teacher conferencing are key components of the class. A portion of the course isused for lessons in composition, the study and discussion of poetry and short story models, and student writingworkshops. The class provides enjoyment for students who like to write for others, and assists all students insharpening their writing skills. The course is appropriate for college-bound students.Creative Writing IIGrades Course Open To: 9-10-11-12 Credit: 0.5Prerequisite: Successful completion of Creative Writing IDescription: This course revisits and refines the knowledge and skills learned in Creative Writing I, and introducesmore sophisticated literary devices and forms. Students compose works of short fiction, non-fiction, poetry anddrama. In an effort to bring students’ writing to a more professional level, published works are read, analyzed anddiscussed. Classes are conducted in a workshop fashion, emphasizing sharing and discussion. Students are expectedto offer and accept constructive criticism of each others work maturely and respectfully. This class is for students whoenjoy writing and seek to have their work published. The course is appropriate for college-bound students.30 Lemont High School Program of Studies