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English 1-2
English 1-2 Course #1201-1202
Full Year = 1 credit
This one-year course will provide the fundamentals of communication skills – reading, writing, speaking, and listening-- using the Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) to guide and focus instruction. Through the reading of a variety of high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction, students will continue to develop the reading comprehension skills and reading strategies required to be highly literate individuals. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative--as well as use writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
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English 1-2 (Honors)
English 1-2 (H) Course #1203-1204
Full Year = 1 credit (Honors)
Prerequisite: Admission into English 1-2 (H) will be based on the student’s previous performance in both reading and writing. Teacher recommendation, current reading level, writing samples, and standardized test scores may be considered; however, a student’s motivation and desire to participate in upper-level English courses should be the primary consideration.This one-year course, designed for the highly motivated student, has strong compositional and critical thinking demands. The course will focus on reading for greater comprehension and pleasure, writing clearly and concisely for different purposes, refining grammar and fluency skills, and developing formal vocabulary. Basic skills in grammar and composition are assumed. Emphasis will also be placed on demonstrating presentation, research, and problem-solving skills through unit projects. Literature will include short text from a variety of sources as well as novels. The class stresses the writing process: writing for different purposes and audiences; grammar and sentence structure as tools for individual writing skills development; language usage; literary terms and genres; library research; vocabulary improvement; encouragement of creativity; and the development of critical thinking. Students are expected to demonstrate an above average maturity level, demonstrate a positive attitude toward education and work tasks, and be cooperative in group learning situations.
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English 3-4
English 3-4 Course #1211-1212
Full Year = 1 credit
This one-year course will continue to develop the fundamentals of communication skills – reading, writing, speaking, and listening—using the Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) to guide and focus instruction. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction, students will continue to develop the reading comprehension skills and reading strategies required to be highly literate individuals. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative--as well as use writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft as well as building an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
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English 3-4 (Honors)
English 3-4 (H) Course #1213-1214
Full Year = 1 credit (Honors)
Prerequisite: Admission into English 3-4 (H) will be based on the student’s previous performance in high school English. Teacher recommendation, current reading level, writing samples, and standardized test scores may be considered; however, a student’s motivation and desire to participate in upper-level English courses should be the primary consideration.
This one-year course, designed for the highly motivated student, focuses on skills and strategies in reading, writing, speaking, listening, research, vocabulary, grammar, and usage. Students will read at least five literary forms: short story, autobiography, novel, drama, and poetry. Student writing will be varied, including personal narrative, literary analysis, creative writing, poetry, and research. The course will include a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work.
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English 5-6
English 5-6 Course #1231-1232
Full Year = 1 credit
This Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) aligned, one-year course will strengthen and expand students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, seminal U.S. documents, the classics of American literature, and literary nonfiction, students will gain the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative--as well as use writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft; and students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
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English 7-8
English 7-8 Course #1251-1252
Full Year = 1 credit
This Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) aligned, one-year course will reflect the culmination of skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society, and reflects the integration of the Nevada Academic Content Standards and student learning outcomes from Early College English. The course will focus on both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative—necessary to prepare students for college-level writing. Additionally, writing will be generated from the critical reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction primarily focused on British and world authors. Students will continue to gain literary and cultural knowledge and the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. Students at this level should have mastered the conventions of Standard English and language instruction should focus on manipulating language for the purpose of craft. Students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
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Creative Writing / Poetry
Creative Writing Course #1325-1326
One semester = 0.5 credit
In this course students will read widely and deeply from among a broad range of high-quality, increasingly challenging literary and informational texts to analyze key details and author’s purpose. Through the study of craft and structure, students will produce clear and coherent writing by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
Poetry Course #1507
One Semester = .5 credit
This course will strengthen and expand students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, students will gain the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres – argument, informative/explanatory, and analysis – as well as using writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft; and students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion. This course stresses the belief that all people are poets, and anyone can learn how to write as well as read and understand poetry. It is designed for the student who would like the opportunity to write and read poetry and learn more about poetic forms and techniques. It is also designed for students who have never written poetry before and would like to learn how to do so. Through the reading and writing of poetry, students learn that the poetic experience is timeless and universal, and that the poet is an artist.
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Science Fiction/Mythology
Science Fiction Course #1503
One Semester = .5 credit
This course will strengthen and expand students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works in Science Fiction students will explore current social and scientific problems as they are reflected in novels and short stories set in the future. The class will focus on such issues as population growth, the struggle for power, genetic engineering, automation, space travel, alien beings, and nuclear war. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres – argument, informative/explanatory, and analysis – as well as using writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft; and students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
Mythology Course #1510
One Semester = .5 credit
This course will strengthen and expand students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality works, the student predominately explores the classical myths and legends of Greek and Roman mythology, and may include Norse, Arthurian, and other cultural mythologies, and will discuss how they reflect the societies that produced them. Emphasis will also be given to contrasting the variety of interpretations of man and the universe and to comparing changes in mythology with historical and cultural changes. Students will gain the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects and will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres – argument, informative/explanatory, and analysis – as well as using writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft; and students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
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Shakespeare (H)/Writing through Film (H)
Shakespeare (H) Course #1366
One semester = .5 credit (Honors)
This course will reflect the culmination of skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality works, students will gain literary and cultural knowledge and the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. This course is designed to help students develop an understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the works of William Shakespeare and his unique ability with the English language. The class will read, discuss, and write about the sonnets and comedy, tragedy, and history plays. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres – argument, informative/explanatory, and analysis – as well as using writing as a way to comprehend text. Students at this level should have mastered the conventions of Standard English and language instruction should focus on manipulating language for the purpose of craft. Students should continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.Writing through Film (H) Course #1501-1512
Full Year = 1 credit (Honors)
This course will reflect the culmination of skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction, students learn to understand and appreciate films as literature, while the course stresses visual as well as verbal literacy. Students will gain literary and cultural knowledge and the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres – argument, informative/explanatory, and analysis – as well as using writing to comprehend text. Students at this level should have mastered the conventions of Standard English and language instruction should focus on manipulating language for the purpose of craft. Students should continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
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20th Century American Literature (H)/Psychology in Literature (H)
20th Century American Literature (H) Course #1500
One semester = .5 credit (Honors)
This course will strengthen and expand students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality 20th Century American Literature, seminal U.S. documents, and literary nonfiction, students will gain the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres – argument, informative/explanatory, and analysis – as well as using writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft; and students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
Psychology in Literature (H) Course #1506
One Semester = .5 credit (Honors)
This course will strengthen and expand students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, seminal U.S. documents, the classics, and literary nonfiction, students will gain the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. The course begins with an introduction to psychology and an investigation of some of the theories of psychology, emphasizing such things as identity, defense mechanism, and perception as well as mental disorders such as psychoses and neuroses. The remainder of the course is devoted to investigating many of these theories as they appear in literature. The novels and plays focus on men and women who have trouble dealing with their respective societies because of psychological problems. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres – argument, informative/explanatory, and analysis – as well as using writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft; and students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
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AP English Language
AP English Language Course #1243-1244
Full Year = 1 credit (Advanced Placement)
Course Fee: $97
This advanced placement, college-level course centers on the study of the craft of writing. Students will analyze the rhetoric and style of a variety of texts, including novels, memoirs, literary essays, contemporary articles, speeches, drama, and historical, political, and philosophical texts. The course emphasizes argumentative, expository, and analytical writing as well as personal and reflective writing. The primary goals of the course are to prepare students for the AP Language and Composition Exam and the rigors of college writing across the curriculum. A passing score on the exam may qualify the student for up to one year of credit or advanced placement in college composition classes. This rigorous course assumes a high level of competence and confidence in reading and writing skills and is designed for the highly motivated student. Students must have either permission of the AP instructor or the recommendation of the previous English instructor to enroll in this course. Students are required to take the AP Exam in May. All AP exams have a cost associated with them.
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AP English Literature
AP English Literature Course #1263-1264
Full Year = 1 credit (Advanced Placement)
Course Fee: $97
Advanced Placement Literature and Composition is an intensive course for the highly motivated student designed to parallel introductory literature and composition courses on the university level. The course focuses on skills and strategies in reading, writing, speaking, listening, research, vocabulary, and usage. AP senior English is a survey of British literature—an examination of tragedy, short fiction, novel, and poetry—from the Old English period to the 20th century. The writing assignments focus on, but are not limited to, literary analysis. The two primary goals of AP English Literature are to prepare students for the Advanced Placement examination and for the academic rigors of university life. Students will need the approval of the instructor or the recommendation of the previous teacher to enroll in Advanced Placement Literature and Composition. Students are required to take the AP exam in May. All AP exams have a cost associated with them.
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English 101 (UNR)
English 101 (English) Course #14151-14152
1 year = 1.0 English credit; 3 UNR credits
Course Fee: $75
*Prerequisite: Instructor/team approval
In 101, be prepared to explore rhetorical processes, emphasizing audience, purpose and occasion of writing. You will learn how to adapt your writing in different genres for different audiences. You will also receive an extensive background in strategies of planning, drafting and revising.
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English 102 (UNR)
English 102 (English) Course #14159-14160
1 year = 1.0 English credit; 3 UNR credits
Course Fee: $75
*Prerequisite: Instructor/team approval upon successful completion of English 101
English 102 builds on foundational writing habits provided in our earlier courses and asks students to engage with contemporary rhetorical situations or problems by immersing themselves in the research practices, methods of analysis and genres of writing necessary for engaged discussion in a public conversation. Students are introduced to ongoing debates through various perspectives, including scholarly, public and popular genres, in order to map rhetorical conversations.