English

The Moeller English Department strives to develop the language arts experiences and skills of each student in a college-prep environment consistent with the teachings of the Characteristics of Marianist Education. Writing, critical thinking, and reading skills are developed so that students are better able to thrive academically and professionally, understand themselves and others, and positively contribute to society and the world community as skilled communicators and life-long learners. Broad instructional objectives include exposure to writing from varied sources and historical periods; gaining self-confidence and skill in oral and written self-expression; the ability to evaluate and integrate diverse sources; important themes central to intellectual history; and proficiency in the use of computer technology. Texts and coursework are chosen to cultivate interpersonal relationships characterized by openness, respect, integrity, dialogue, and faith. The four-year program consists of progressing skills in various forms of composition, reference and research skills, reading skills and analysis, vocabulary and rhetoric development, study skills, critical thinking, speaking and listening skills, and literature studies.

Contemporary Fiction CP1

Contemporary Fiction is a senior elective course in contemporary popular literature to provide a jumping-off point for discussion and written analysis concerning elements of the works such as historical context, philosophical and religious perspectives, as well as political overtones and statements on American culture.
English IV: Contemporary Fiction CP1

Contemporary Fiction is a senior elective course in contemporary popular literature to provide a jumping-off point for discussion and written analysis concerning elements of the works such as historical context, philosophical and religious perspectives, as well as political overtones and statements on American culture.
English IV: Cultural Criticism CP1

Everyone is a critic; Cultural Criticism engages students in refining evaluation and critique skills for a variety of areas: Film, Television, Music, Food, Fashion, Visual Art, Drama, and any other type of art students may choose to judge. Through studying reviews, blogs, critiques, editorials, podcasts, and other evaluative texts, students will learn the moves that make reviewers and critics effective at their craft. As a part of the course, students will attend performances at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and/or Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and similar.
Creative Writing CP1

Creative Writing is a senior elective course with an introduction to creative writing, comprised of technique and style discussions, reading assignments and writing exercises to explore the fundamentals of writing craft such as language, voice, plot, and character development. While short fiction is the primary emphasis, additional topics include creative nonfiction, travel writing, flash fiction, playwriting, and movie scripts.
English IV: Creative Writing CP1

Creative Writing is a senior elective course with an introduction to creative writing, comprised of technique and style discussions, reading assignments and writing exercises to explore the fundamentals of writing craft such as language, voice, plot, and character development. While short fiction is the primary emphasis, additional topics include creative nonfiction, travel writing, flash fiction, playwriting, and movie scripts.
English I CP1

Prerequisite: Placement based on grades from grade school and scores on HSPT
English I fosters reading and writing skills, focusing on multiple forms of compositional-skill development. Students integrate instruction in reading, literature, writing, grammar usage, mechanics, and vocabulary development throughout the year. Classroom activities will include group projects, debate, study skills, self-study, project-based learning, and numerous forms or writing, research and reading. Students read five to seven books.
English I CP2

Prerequisite: Placement based on grades from grade school and scores on HSPT
English I reinforces reading and writing, focusing on multiple forms of compositional-skill development. Students integrate instruction in reading, literature, writing, grammar usage, mechanics, and vocabulary development throughout the year. Classroom activities will include group projects, debate, study skills, self-study, project-based learning, presentations, and numerous forms or writing, research and reading. Students read four to six books.
English I Honors

Prerequisite: Placement based on grades from grade school and scores on HSPT
English I includes all instruction taught in CP1 but requires more reading and writing and proceeds at an accelerated pace. Students will read approximately 10 books.
English II CP1

English II integrates instruction in reading, literature, writing, with specific emphasis on research-skills development. Classroom activities will include group projects, debate, study skills, self-study, project-based learning, presentations, and numerous forms or writing, research and reading. Students read five to seven books that demonstrate the hallmarks of various genres students will write in the compositional element of the course.
English II CP2

English II integrates instruction in reading, literature, writing with specific emphasis on research-skills development. Students read five to seven books that demonstrate the hallmarks of various genres students will write in the compositional element of the course.
English II Honors

Prerequisite: Honors English 1 or teacher approval/recommendation.
English II includes all instruction taught in CP1 but requires more reading and writing and proceeds at an accelerated pace. Students will read approximately 10 books that demonstrate the hallmarks of various genres students will write in the compositional element of the course. The scope of literature and historic/literary investigation is broader and the pace of instruction is accelerated.
English II: AP Seminar

Prerequisite: 85% or higher in English I CP1 OR English I Honors

AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular
conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in
written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments.
English III CP1

English III is a course emphasizing basic skills and focuses on strengthening reading and analysis skills. This course includes evaluation of important writers and their works from major periods of history and literature. The course develops students' analysis skills regarding both fiction and nonfiction and acquaints students with systematic examination of media, academic journals, and source materials.
English III CP2

English III is a course emphasizing basic skills and focuses on strengthening reading and analysis skills. This course includes evaluation of important writers and their works from major periods of history and literature. The course develops students' analysis skills regarding both fiction and nonfiction and acquaints students with systematic examination of media, academic journals, and source materials.
AP English Language and Composition

Prerequisite: A record of Honors classes and/or Literature and Composition (AP) junior year.

English Language and Composition prepares students to take the Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition test in the spring. AP Language involves the study of rhetoric. Thus, students will study nonfiction texts, like essays, pamphlets, speeches, visual arguments, editorials. The study of rhetoric focuses particularly on close reading skills of different texts for rhetorical strategies. In terms of writing, students engage in a variety of different writing exercises, not just the traditional essay. Throughout the year, students spend extensive time reviewing, sharing, and sometimes adopting successful strategies and texts. To further promote discussion and thought about writing, as well as to share composition skills with the Moeller community, students also take part in working through our Moeller Writing Center.
AP English Literature and Composition

Prerequisite: Honors English 2

The English Literature and Composition course aligns to an introductory college level literary analysis course. Through a survey of important forms of British literature — novels, short stories, poems, and plays — students are introduced to techniques for achieving a critical appreciation of literary art. Through the use of the Socratic seminar format, this course not only introduces students to outstanding literature, it also hones their analytical writing and critical thinking skills, preparing them for success on the AP exam and for college success. Authors read include Shakespeare, Kafka, Dostoyevsjy, Shelly, and Camus.
English IV: Epic Fantasy and Myth CP1

The course will focus on Epic Fantasy as a genre that melds literary art with philosophical speculation and the evocation of the sense of wonder through the lens of Catholicism. Epic Fantasy and Myth will survey text and film with its roots in the works of Tolkien and Lewis, delving into representative themes and rhetoric as students discover the magic of world-building and the imaginative process of spinning of a myth.
Epic Fantasy and Myth CP1

The course will focus on Epic Fantasy as a genre that melds literary art with philosophical speculation and the evocation of the sense of wonder through the lens of Catholicism. Epic Fantasy and Myth will survey text and film with its roots in the works of Tolkien and Lewis, delving into representative themes and rhetoric as students discover the magic of world-building and the imaginative process of spinning of a myth.
Global Scholars

Prerequisite: Member of Chaminade Global Scholars Program

The Capstone Experience is the culminating project of Moeller’s Chaminade Global Scholars Program in which each student selects a topic to bring a deeper level of understanding to a social, political, scientific, moral/ethical, or artistic condition. Students work with a Capstone Advisor (a Moeller faculty advisor) as well as internal/external mentors to help develop their project thesis and research process. Global scholars produce a research paper and some form of portfolio or finished product to present at the end-of-year public symposium and at local businesses/organizations.
Global Scholars: Capstone Experience Honors

Prerequisite: Member of Chaminade Global Scholars Program

The Capstone Experience is the culminating project of Moeller’s Chaminade Global Scholars Program in which each student selects a topic to bring a deeper level of understanding to a social, political, scientific, moral/ethical, or artistic condition. Students work with a Capstone Advisor (a Moeller faculty advisor) as well as internal/external mentors to help develop their project thesis and research process. Global scholars produce a research paper and some form of portfolio or finished product to present at the end-of-year public symposium and at local businesses/organizations.
English IV: Gothic and Horror Literature CP1

Gothic and Horror Literature is a senior elective course in which students investigate a wide variety of English language gothic and horror literature spanning from the Renaissance to today and encompassing several literary forms, including plays, poems, fable, film, and early modern and contemporary horror fiction. The class will include a diverse survey of specific themes to illuminate how speculative literature develops and adapts to myriad historical, political, and geographical contexts.
Gothic and Horror Literature CP1

Gothic and Horror Literature is a senior elective course in which students investigate a wide variety of English language gothic and horror literature spanning from the Renaissance to today and encompassing several literary forms, including plays, poems, fable, film, and early modern and contemporary horror fiction. The class will include a diverse survey of specific themes to illuminate how speculative literature develops and adapts to myriad historical, political, and geographical contexts.
English IV: Journalism I CP1

Prerequisite: Teacher approval based on application

Journalism students study journalism and newscasting; learn to identify and wield bias; scrutinize current news providers; and debate current events. Students will produce content for The Crusader by writing articles, recording podcasts and videos to explore the craft of journalistic research and communication to create savvy consumers, confident communicators, and well informed citizens of our media rich future.
Journalism I CP1

Prerequisite: Teacher approval based on application

Journalism students study journalism and newscasting; learn to identify and wield bias; scrutinize current news providers; and debate current events. Students will produce content for The Crusader by writing articles, recording podcasts and videos to explore the craft of journalistic research and communication to create savvy consumers, confident communicators, and well informed citizens of our media rich future.
Negotiations and Advanced Rhetoric Honors

Prerequisite: Oral Communications

Negotiations is a semester elective course open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students will learn how to conduct successful negotiations and foster professional relationships in a variety of contexts, from business and law to local government and international diplomacy. In this team-building and project-oriented course, students will strategize for, conduct, and debrief a series of negotiations based on simulated fact patterns modeled after real-world situations. The course is designed to cultivate advanced communication and collaboration skills to prepare students to thrive in their future professional roles and embrace their life-long roles as citizens of the world. Please note that this elective course does not meet graduation requirements for English.
Oral Communications CP1

Oral Communications engages students in informative and persuasive oratory and debate to grow students’ verbal and

nonverbal communication skills. Daily exercises hone speaking and listening skills, while regular observation of politicians and

professional public speakers provides students with models for effective communication. Students’ self-selected oratory topics

provide the basis for how to write and deliver speeches, giving students a pathway to go from written to spoken

communication. This class also covers best practices for using visual supplements like PowerPoint, Prezi, and similar vehicles.

Please note that this elective course does not meet graduation requirements for English. Oral Communications is a graduation

requirement for all students in the Class of 2027 and beyond.
English IV: Science Fiction and Science Practice CP1

Science Fiction and Science Practice is a senior elective course. This course is a cross genre, interdisciplinary reading and writing course that draws upon literature, film, science, and philosophy, both classic and contemporary, to explore issues and themes in science fiction.
Science Fiction and Science Practice CP1

Science Fiction and Science Practice is a senior elective course. This course is a cross genre, interdisciplinary reading and writing course that draws upon literature, film, science, and philosophy, both classic and contemporary, to explore issues and themes in science fiction.
Yearbook I CP1

In this course, students cooperate to learn skills for the successful completion of the yearbook, the Templar. Please note that this elective course does not meet graduation requirements for English and does not meet NCAA core requirements.
Yearbook I CP1 sem

In this course, students cooperate to learn skills for the successful completion of the yearbook, the Templar. Please note that this elective course does not meet graduation requirements for English and does not meet NCAA core requirements.
English 4 - Humanities (CP1) sem

English 4 - Humanities (CP1) explores the intersection of literature, history, philosophy, art, film, music, and drama — coupled with connections to social and natural sciences. Students will explore major movements of thought and artistic expression in Western culture. Students will participate in seminar discussions and writings regarding the texts studied in class. From Medieval Literature through Post-Modernism, selected subjects/texts include: Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur, Rebel Without a Cause, JFK, Shakespeare, Gulliver’s Travels, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Bob Dylan, and Catch 22. In addition to literary texts, and outside lecturers/guests, students will attend performances at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and/or Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and visit the Taft Museum of Art, the Contemporary Arts Center, and/or the Cincinnati Museum Center.
Historical Foundations in Education CCP

This is the University of Cincinnati’s EDST1001 course, which provides knowledge about, and critical analysis of, the development and structure of schooling and teaching in the United States. It explores teaching as a profession; school governance and finance; issues of practice; historical, socio-cultural, philosophical, political, and legal foundations of education; and current educational reform. This course requires 10 hours of field experience outside of class that will be facilitated by the course instructor. Please
note that this elective course does not meet graduation requirements for English.

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