Immaculate Heart

The Honors English I course offers incoming freshmen an introduction to various genres of literature such as short stories, poems, plays, and novels, through an exploration of thematic units. In addition to reading challenging works, students will also learn how to approach and execute the traditional five-paragraph essay.

American Literature - Syllabus

This course explores significant works in American literature, covering the genres of fiction, poetry, drama and prose. The class also focuses on developing a broader love of reading, writing, and thinking critically about texts and what they say about American traditions and culture. Special emphasis is placed on building effective writing and discussion skills as a foundation for further learning.

Ethnic Women Writers - Syllabus
This one semester course will focus on ethnic women writers, primarily from the 20th century, and how they express themselves in fiction, poetry, and autobiography. Critical reading in different genres will allow students to understand where these women writers fit into the canon of American literature and to see how their creations differ from more mainstream fiction in theme, characterization, technique, symbolism, and subject matter. Reading assignments as well as analytical writing assignments will be regular components of this course.