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<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">The objective of any English course is to enable the student to reach his/her maximum potential in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking. Improvement in these areas of the subject is the criterion by which a student may be judged. The mastery of English -- the ability to analyze and communicate effectively -- is the keystone for success scholastically, professionally, and socially.</P>
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<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">State requirements for graduation include passing the Regents Comprehensive Examination <U>or</U> the Regents Competency Tests in Reading <U>and</U> Writing. (Regents Competency Tests will be eliminated in 1999, when <U>all</U> students must pass the Regents Examination.) These examinations initially are offered in the junior year. In addition, each student must successfully complete 4 years (8 semesters) of English in order to graduate. Supplemental English elective courses may be taken to complete the fifth year major (one of the State mandated options for graduation). Courses taken prior to the senior year of high school will count toward elective credit only.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">100&nbsp;ENGLISH&nbsp;9-H</U>&nbsp;(H)&nbsp;&nbsp;This advanced course consists of greater in-depth analysis of the materials taught in English 9-1 (101, below). Additional works are studied and more emphasis is placed on the literature of Latin America, Asia, and Africa. A term paper is required. Coordinator and teacher recommendations are needed for acceptance into the program. A qualifying examination will be given prior to placement in the course. Class size is limited. The course is taught in conjunction with Global Studies 9H.&nbsp;&nbsp;1&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">101&nbsp;ENGLISH&nbsp;9-1</U>&nbsp;(R)&nbsp;&nbsp;This course includes readings in the contemporary and classic novel, drama, poetry, and short story. Some of the works studied are <U>Romeo and Juliet</U>, <U>Things Fall Apart</U> and <U>The Good Earth</U>. There is a unit on the study of language and emphasis on creative composition. 1 Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">101M ENGLISH 9-1*&nbsp;(R)</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;This course is for students who need to improve their reading and writing skills so that they may, when ready, move into 9-1 (R). Literature, writing and vocabulary are emphasized. This class will meet an extra period every other day.&nbsp;&nbsp;1&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<B><U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">As of September, 1996, New York State has mandated that all 9th graders (class of 2000) will be required to take the Regents Examination in English. The Regents Competency Tests will no longer be given</U>.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">120&nbsp;ENGLISH&nbsp;10-H</U>&nbsp;(H)&nbsp;&nbsp;This advanced course consists of greater in-depth analysis of the materials taught in English 10-1 (121, below). Additional emphasis is placed on world literature, and a term paper is required. Coordinator and teacher recommendations are necessary for acceptance into the program, along with a qualifying examination. Class size is limited. 1&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">121&nbsp;ENGLISH&nbsp;10-1</U>&nbsp;(R)&nbsp;&nbsp;This course continues, on a more advanced level, the experiences begun in English 9. Literary works are balanced between classic and modern. Some of the works studied are <U>To Kill a Mockingbird</U>, <U>Black Boy</U>, <U>A Tale of Two Cities</U>, <U>Night</U>, <U>Hiroshima</U>, and <U>Julius Caesar</U>. 1 Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">121M ENGLISH 10-1*</U>&nbsp;(R)&nbsp;&nbsp;This course is for students who need to improve their reading and writing skills so that they may, when ready, move into 10-1* (R). Literature, writing and vocabulary are emphasized. This class will meet an extra period every other day.&nbsp;&nbsp;1&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">130&nbsp;ENGLISH&nbsp;11-H</U>&nbsp;(H)&nbsp;&nbsp;This advanced course consists of a greater in-depth analysis of the materials taught in English 11-1 (131, below.) Additional literature is studied and a major term paper is required. Coordinator and teacher recommendations are necessary for acceptance into the program, along with a qualifying examination. The New York State Regents Comprehensive Examination in English is given at the end of the course. A portfolio of writing is required. Class size is limited.&nbsp;&nbsp;1&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">131&nbsp;ENGLISH 11-1</U>&nbsp;(R)&nbsp;&nbsp;The basic framework of this course is an analysis of American Literature. Contemporary works are studied such as <U>Song of Solomon</U>, as well as such American classics as <U>The Scarlet Letter</U> and <U>Huckleberry Finn</U>. Language skills are developed through the works. The New York State Regents Comprehensive Examination in English is given at the end of the course. A portfolio of writing is required. 1 Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">131M ENGLISH 11-1*</U>&nbsp;(R)&nbsp;&nbsp;This course is for students who need to improve their reading and writing skills so that they may, when ready, move into 11-1 (R). The New York State Regents Comprehensive Examination in English is given at the end of the course. A portfolio of writing is required.&nbsp;&nbsp;1&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">132&nbsp;ENGLISH&nbsp;11-2</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;This course is designed for those students who need more intensive work in basic skills. Reading and vocabulary study are emphasized. Mass media and contemporary and classic literature are employed in the development of the language arts. The Regents Competency Tests in Reading and Writing are given in January of the junior year. 1 Credit.</P>
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<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">The required senior year of English may include a one-year course or two or more half-year electives. (<U>Please note that credit for Senior English cannot be given prior to the student's senior year of high school</U>.)</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">167 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH</U> (AP) It is assumed that students in this course have a love of reading and skill in expository writing. Students will be admitted to the course after recommendation by their eleventh grade teacher and approval by the Coordinator of English. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of literature and the techniques of critical writing. Extensive study of poetry, the novel, drama, and literary criticism will be undertaken. If a student does well on the Advanced Placement Examination offered in the spring, he/she may be granted up to a full year's college credit. In addition, students may opt for Adelphi University credit. Class size is limited. 1 Credit.</P>
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<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Some of the courses described below may be offered to qualified underclassmen <U>for school credit</U> or to complete the fifth year English major (one of the State-mandated options for graduation).</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">141&nbsp;CREATIVE&nbsp;WRITING</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;This course covers three basic areas of the writing process: the short story, poetry, and the one-act play. Each student is required to write and contribute his/her material to the class. Daily discussions of the student's work comprise the core of the class activities. Every student is required to complete a major work in each of the three areas of writing. ½&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">142&nbsp;PUBLIC&nbsp;SPEAKING</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;This course is designed for the novice public speaker and teaches the principles of speech composition. Students learn to speak before a group, practice job interviews, and become involved with the techniques used in successful group discussions. ½&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">143&nbsp;FILM&nbsp;HISTORY&nbsp;AND&nbsp;APPRECIATION</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;This elective course will examine, both historically and thematically, the origin and development of movies. Various language systems and techniques used by filmmakers to convey meaning will be examined in detail. Films studied will include Charlie Chaplin's <U>Modern Times</U>, Sergei Eisenstein's <U>Potemkin</U>, Elia Kazan's <U>On The Waterfront</U>, Orson Welles's <U>Citizen Kane</U>, Stanley Kubrick's <U>Dr. Strangelove</U> and Federico Fellini's <U>La Strada</U>. Independent film viewing and commentary will be required. ½ Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">154A JOURNALISM I</U> (R)</P>
<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">154B-I.S. JOURNALISM II/ I.S</U>. (R)&nbsp;&nbsp;Journalism is a course designed to familiarize students with the skills necessary to plan, write, edit and publish newspapers for various audiences. The major areas of writing include, news stories, features, editorials and columns, interviews, reviews, sports as well as writing copy for advertising. Layout, design, photography and cartoons are also explored. In addition to the writing and planning skills covered, the ethics of the field are covered in theoretical as well as practical ways. Every attempt is made to have students go out into the community to practice the craft, i.e., students attempt to cover local, state and national figures. For those who wish to participate in the publication of the school paper, every opportunity is given to each student. Journalism I is a prerequisite for Journalism II/I.S. ½&nbsp;Credit each semester.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">199IS-H ENGLISH INDEPENDENT STUDY</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;Open to students only with the coordinator's approval. Students study a mutually acceptable topic related to the field of English. ½&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">144&nbsp;EXPOSITORY&nbsp;WRITING</U>&nbsp;(R)&nbsp;&nbsp;This course is designed to prepare students for the type of writing they will be doing in college. Emphasis is placed on the planning and execution of long themes. Since this is a workshop, most of the activities will be done in class. The course covers various types of themes, including narrative, descriptive, process analysis, argument, and critical review. ½&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">169&nbsp;THE&nbsp;MINORITY&nbsp;EXPERIENCE</U>&nbsp;(R)&nbsp;&nbsp;Literature written by women, African&nbsp;Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Asian authors as well as members of other minorities will be examined in detail. Focus will be on the emotions and experiences, both positive and negative, that such people have because of their identification with a specific minority group. Some independent research will be required. ½ Credit (in either English <U>or</U> Social Studies) </P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">190&nbsp;THEATRE&nbsp;ARTS</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;Short plays and scenes directed, produced, and acted by students will demonstrate hands-on the basics of set, costume and lighting design, and the fundamentals of play production. Homework assignments involve out-of-school rehearsals. During the second semester, students will perform scenes, monologues, and improvisations while studying the principles of stage movement, voice production, diction, interpretation of character, and dialogue. Some memorization is mandatory. No course prerequisite, but permission of the instructor is required. Independent Study maybe offered at the discretion of the teacher and Coordinator. (<U>THIS COURSE MAY BE USED TO FULFILL THE ONE-UNIT ART/MUSIC REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION IN LIEU OF ENGLISH CREDIT</U>). (Only open to students in grades 10, 11, and 12.) 1&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">147&nbsp;COLLEGE&nbsp;PREPARATORY&nbsp;ENGLISH&nbsp;A</U>&nbsp;(R)&nbsp;AND</P>
<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">148&nbsp;COLLEGE&nbsp;PREPARATORY&nbsp;ENGLISH&nbsp;B</U>&nbsp;(R)&nbsp;&nbsp;This course is designed to give students the experiences that will help them to cope with the demands of college English courses. Some of the works studied will include: <U>Oedipus</U>, <U>Hamlet</U>, <U>The Stranger</U> and <U>Death of a Salesman</U>. A highlight of the course is a complete, step-by-step guide through the writing of a research paper. Attention will also be given to the college essay. ½&nbsp;Credit each semester.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">149&nbsp;COLLEGE&nbsp;PREPARATORY&nbsp;ADVANCED</U>&nbsp;(H)&nbsp;&nbsp;This course covers many of the same materials as College Prep English, except that it is taught at a faster pace with more literature added. The research paper will be dealt with on a more advanced level. This course is recommended for students who plan to matriculate at competitive colleges. Attention will also be given to the college essay. ½&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">151&nbsp;CHILDREN'S&nbsp;LITERATURE</U>&nbsp;(R)&nbsp;&nbsp;The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the various themes that run through all children's literature. The course attempts to develop an awareness of the different types of children's literature and to provide a critical basis for evaluation of this literature. Analysis of the art work that appears in these books is an integral part of the course. ½ Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">152&nbsp;ENGLISH 12(A) and 153 ENGLISH&nbsp;12(B)</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;This course is intended for those students who need additional review in the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The works read will be, for the most part, contemporary, and will include <U>Death of a Salesman</U>, <U>Glass Menagerie</U>, and <U>Animal Farm</U>. The course work will be primarily concerned with logical thinking, organization, and basic techniques in expository writing and oral communication. ½ Credit each&nbsp;semester.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><a name="tv">155 TV PRODUCTION I</a></U>&nbsp;&nbsp;The course will involve the student in various aspects of videotape production, including the use of videotape equipment, graphics, lighting, script writing, direction, audio control, camera work, and editing. Only open to juniors and seniors. Class size is limited. ½ Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">156&nbsp;TV&nbsp;PRODUCTION&nbsp;II</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;This course is open only to those students who have successfully completed TV-I. Students are expected to produce more sophisticated TV shows that reveal mastery of TV techniques learned in TV-I. Teacher approval is necessary for registration into this course. Only open to juniors and seniors. Class size is limited. ½ Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">158&nbsp;TV PRODUCTION III/I.S</U>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Students assist in the TV I Productions, edit student productions and develop and edit scripts with students who are not signed up for TV, but would like to make a TV production. Prerequisite is TV Production II. ½&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">161 TV PRODUCTION IV/I.S</U>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Students assemble a complete Cable Vision production using creative works from TV I and TV II students' productions. The student is to create a full length ½&nbsp;hour documentary. Prerequisite is TV III/I.S. ½&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">159&nbsp;RADIO&nbsp;BROADCASTING</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;This course combines the theory and practice of radio broadcasting with the actual production of a weekly radio series on FM station WCWP. Students plan, write, record, and edit each program with emphasis on programming theory, production and editing techniques, announcing, and interviewing. Class size is limited. ½&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">345&nbsp;SAT&nbsp;PREPARATION&nbsp;IN&nbsp;ENGLISH&nbsp;AND&nbsp;MATH</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a course designed to prepare students for the SAT examination in English and Math. It is a 20 week course which includes 10 weeks of English and 10 weeks of Math with subjects alternating. Independent study will be provided as needed. The course is for selected sophomores and juniors only. ½&nbsp;Credit.</P>
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<U><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">162&nbsp;WRITING&nbsp;CENTER</U>&nbsp;&nbsp;This center has been established to help students improve their writing abilities. English teachers meet with students individually or in small groups in order to provide remediation in preparation for The Regents Competency Tests in Writing and Reading and The English Comprehensive Regents Examination. The center also offers help with college essays and provides enrichment activities in conjunction with the English curriculum.</P>
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<P>Comprehensive Regents Examination is given in June.</P>
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<P>For students whose skills, when improved, can enable them to be successful on the Regents Examination. Comprehensive Regents Examination is given in June. Passing this Regents is a necessary requirement for students who wish to earn a Regents diploma. A portfolio is required.</FONT></TD>
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