High School Online Program of Studies

English Department

PHILOSOPHY

 

The Cairo American College English Language Arts Program is designed to support and challenge students in developing a high degree of conscientiousness and informed understanding of their appreciation and intentional use of the English language and literary arts.

The curriculum emphasizes the development of the skills of reading comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking. All courses are designed in a manner that challenge students to develop unity, coherence, and clarity, as well as fluency in the communication of ideas through oral and written composition for both native and non-native speakers. The English program aids in the development of advanced language skills by offering regular opportunities for critical thinking, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

A wide variety of literary works spanning global cultures and time periods is presented to learners across grade levels as a way of inculcating a globally-conscientious and empathetic mindset. Each course offered by CAC offers students opportunities to read, study, and discuss thought-provoking texts and ideas.  An essential element of a CAC student's literacy education is grounded in the critical analysis of literature as a means of shaping and developing young learners’ abilities to look at the world critically, curiously, thoughtfully, compassionately and honestly. 

 

 

 

 

English Courses Offered 2023-2024

ENGLISH 9

ENGLISH 10

ENGLISH 11 – AMERICAN LITERATURE

IB LANGUAGE A: LITERATURE - SL I

IB LANGUAGE A: LITERATURE - HL I

ENGLISH 12 – WORLD LITERATURE “Literature and Life”

IB LANGUAGE A: LITERATURE - SL II

IB LANGUAGE A: LITERATURE - HL II

CREATIVE WRITING 9-12

 

 

 


ENGLISH 11 – AMERICAN LITERATURE
 

Course Description:

English 11--American Literature surveys the development of American literature, reflecting on the cultural diversity of the American spirit. Students will receive exposure to different cultures in relationship to a wide variety of American experiences. Texts will range from the period of European colonization in the 1500s to contemporary times. Reading selections will be derived from multiple genres, including nonfiction, memoir, fiction, poetry, and drama. Attention will be paid to the historical/cultural contexts of the major literary periods. In addition to the literature survey, the course will include a variety of writing modes, including personal narrative and literary analysis essays. 

 
  
 

Prerequisites:

English 10

  
 

Credit:

1.0 credit

  
 

Length of Course:

1 year

  
 

Texts:

At the discretion of the teacher, texts may include: The Bluest Eye, The Crucible, Notes of a Native Son, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and a selection of short stories, essays, speeches, and poetry featuring a wide variety of American voices and perspectives. 

  
  Requirements: