| | Students in the English Literature and Ethnic Studies Advanced course will achieve mastery of key California Common Core Standards for English as they read and analyze a broad range of nonfiction and fiction selections, deepening their awareness of how language works in effectively communicating an idea. Students will analyze multiple texts, conduct research, write a variety of expository and literary compositions, and participate in their communities as active members of a democratic society. Additionally, this course aims to educate students to be politically, socially, and economically conscious about their personal connections to local and global histories. Students will learn about cultural wealth and will pay particular attention to institutionally oppressed communities. By studying the history and current events related to race, ethnicity, nationality, and culture, students will develop respect and empathy for individuals and groups of people locally, nationally, and globally to build self awareness, empathy and foster active social engagement. |