AC English 3

Acellus American Literature-English III uses the works of the masters to give the student a well-rounded look at American Literature, beginning with Native American lore and continuing on through the Modernist Movement. Sprinkled with strategically-placed morsels of grammar and style, this course enhances the student's ability to enjoy and produce literature. Course topics include:

• Early America
• Genres of Writing
• American Romanticism (The Transcendentalists)
• American Romanticism (Gothic Literature)
• Regionalism and Realism
• The Modernist Movement
• Annotated Bibliography

Acellus American Literature-English III continues to build on the foundation of literacy in reading and writing in the context of the American experience. Specifically, the course aids students in the following:

• Reading, assessing, and assimilating increasingly complex texts, both fiction and non-fiction, of literary and historical significance, providing a basis for students to compare themes and topics
• Conducting effective long and short-term research utilizing multiple types of resources and incorporating the results into effective written and/or oral presentations
• Producing oral and written presentations based on student analysis and comparison of texts, on research conducted, and on conclusions drawn through study and discussion.
• Utilizing multimedia components in both written and oral presentations where these aid in making clear points
• Preparing for and participating in well-directed group discussions, considering other’s points of view, exchanging knowledge and ideas, and incorporating information and insights gained
• Adhering to the conventions of Standard English in writing and speaking with emphasis on enhancing writing skills for better flow and cohesion
• Gaining an appreciation for and a greater understanding of the American experience through literature

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