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 challenges 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.