The course consists of literature, writing, grammar, and vocabulary, emphasizing literature and writing. Students will review the fundamentals of writing and then focus mainly on content in various writing styles and adhere to the APA and MLA format. Critical writing and critical thinking skills are developed through an intensive examination of the genres of literature: short story, novella, novel, drama, poetry, and epic. Vocabulary is drawn from the literature and will be incorporated into the students’ written work and personal vocabulary. Students have quarterly readings and poetry recitations, and they are expected to write one research paper with documentation in the APA and MLA format.