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English Language Arts<br />
This challenging course teaches the basics of journalism for<br />
students interested in joining the Courier staff and/or pursuing<br />
a career in a related field. This course concentrates on the<br />
skills needed for publishing a newspaper: news writing, indepth<br />
writing, feature writing, sports writing, editorial and<br />
personal column writing, headline writing, general production,<br />
and editing. Other areas included are a thorough examination<br />
of student press rights, journalism ethics, media criticism<br />
and the practical use of modern publishing software.<br />
Students will routinely use word processing and e-<br />
mail. This course may not be repeated for credit.<br />
MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE (L1600)<br />
5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 11, 12<br />
This course meets the CSU and UC 'b' English college entrance<br />
requirement.<br />
Prerequisite: None.<br />
This course will focus on literature by and about people of<br />
color or members of marginalized communities. Various genres<br />
will be read, discussed, analyzed and responded to both<br />
orally and in writing. Assignments will focus on elements of<br />
literature, characterization, symbolism in literature, and recurring<br />
themes, in addition to elements of language, structure<br />
and vocabulary development. This course may replace<br />
one semester of a required English class that a student has<br />
previously failed. This course fulfills the Ethnic Studies Requirement.<br />
This course may not be repeated for credit.<br />
NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION (L1531)<br />
10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12<br />
Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or better in Journalism or instructor<br />
approval following application process.<br />
This course is devoted to organizing, writing, editing, and<br />
publishing the school newspaper, The Courier. Extensive<br />
work outside of the class is expected. This course is for students<br />
who write well, accept pressure and responsibility, and<br />
meet deadlines. Students will use word processing and e-mail<br />
as tools in the classroom. This course may be repeated for<br />
credit. This course may not be substituted for required English<br />
courses.<br />
RHETORIC (Public Speaking) (L1540)<br />
5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12<br />
This course meets the CSU and UC subject 'g' elective college<br />
entrance requirement.<br />
Prerequisite: None.<br />
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the techniques<br />
necessary for delivery of an effective oral presentation.<br />
The development of poise and self-confidence in all<br />
speaking situations is emphasized. Oral communication and<br />
its process, listening skills, and written preparation of speech-<br />
es are also an integral part of the course. Proper grammar is<br />
stressed in both writing and speaking assignments. Writing<br />
assignments, in both paragraph and composition form, include<br />
critiques of students' speeches. In addition, rhetorical<br />
analysis of famous speeches is required. Homework is as-<br />
signed weekly. Students will use technology as a tool in the<br />
classroom. This course may not be repeated for credit.<br />
WORLD LITERATURE (L1400)<br />
5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 11, 12<br />
This course meets the CSU and the UC subject 'g' elective college<br />
entrance requirement.<br />
Prerequisite: None.<br />
Works of literature in a variety of genres from many countries<br />
around the world will be read. Reading critically for appreciation<br />
and insight will provide a foundation for discussion,<br />
group presentations and writing about the literature.<br />
Students will create curriculum-related products using<br />
technology. This course may not be repeated for credit.<br />
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