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College Prep I and II
CIS University Writing
CIS Introduction to Literature
CIS Introduction to Public Speaking
Study Hall Management Plan
Procedures
You can connect to the updated syllabus and general class information here:
College Prep I and II
CIS University Writing
CIS Introduction to Literature
CIS Introduction to Public Speaking
Study Hall Management Plan
Procedures
My Courses
COLLEGE PREP I
College Prep I will introduce to the college-bound students the basic five paragraph essay in detail, as well as a review of the mechanics of English. Readings may include such classics as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, The Scarlet Letter, “The Yellow Wallpaper”, and The Importance of Being Ernest. Vocabulary and reading comprehension skills are emphasized throughout the year. Students will be introduced to more advanced techniques of essay writing, including critical analysis of literature. Students will also write a well-documented research paper; students will learn to properly cite material and put together a works cited page in MLA format.
COLLEGE PREP II
College Prep II will reinforce concepts learned in College Prep I. Readings may include such classics as A Tale of Two Cities, Hamlet, Frankenstein, The Catcher in the Rye, Pride and Prejudice, and possibly a novel of choice from the following: The Jungle, The Stranger, Beloved, Grapes of Wrath, The Good Earth, and In Cold Blood. Students will create a portfolio based on current MLA rules and citation. Students will continue to analyze literature through writing, as well as continue to work on in text citation. Critical thinking will be stressed along with continued emphasis on mechanics and reading skills.
College in the Schools: University Writing
Prerequisites: Students enrolling in WRIT 1301 should be seniors in high school and in the top 20 percent of their class. Students must have taken College Prep to register for this course. University Writing fulfills a U of M requirement for a first-year writing course and offers four University of Minnesota semester credits. WRIT 1301 involves critical reading, writing, and thinking as students practice the types of academic writing they may expect in their college career, such as summaries, essays, academic arguments, bibliographies, and research papers. The course is designed to help students develop a clear thesis in a written paper and support that thesis with appropriate sources, evidence, and documentation. Time is spent discussing rhetorical elements of writing such as audience, purpose, and argumentative structure. In addition, students practice steps in the writing process such as invention, research, organization, drafting, revision, and editing. Students report, synthesize, and draw conclusions regarding the significance of what they read. Students become aware of the linguistic and rhetorical choices they can make in their writing.
College in the Schools: English Literature
Prerequisites: Students enrolling in ENGL 1001W should be seniors in high school and in the top 30 percent of their class. Students must have taken at least one semester of College Prep to register for this course. English Literature fulfills a U of M liberal education requirement in Literature and as a Writing Intensive course and offers four University of Minnesota semester credits. The course will be an introduction to a wide array of literature, poetry, drama, and narrative. The course is designed to teach basic techniques for analyzing and understanding literature.
College in the Schools: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING
Prerequisite: Students must be juniors enrolled in College Prep or seniors. Students must also be in the top 50 percent of their class, or have instructor approval, to participate. COMM 1101 - Introduction to Public Speaking is a course designed to teach students basic public speaking skills. The course helps students develop an understanding of the basic principles of oral communication, with a focus on improving skills in researching, writing and organizing effective presentations that are appropriate to particular audiences. Students will develop, improve, and gain confidence in basic delivery skills. Students will also learn to critically evaluate speeches and develop an awareness of, and appreciation for, the responsibilities of ethical communication. Students can earn three semester credits through the University of Minnesota.