Dillon Hawkins
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| Department | English Language and Literature |
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| House | Career & College |
| Contact | dhawkins@tsas.org |
| Joined | 2023-05-31 |
| Education | Ph.D. in English (ABD), Oklahoma State University; M.A. in English, Oklahoma State University May 2014; B.S. in Mass Communication, Shepherd University |
AP English Literature and Composition
Tris: 3 | Open to: Seniors | Prerequisites: AP English Language and Composition, Critical Writing
This is a college-level literature course which explores a variety of the world’s great literature. It prepares students to take the AP Literature exam which, if passed, counts for college credit. The course involves intensive reading, writing, and discussion.
Crash Course Dummies
Tris: 1 | Open to: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors | Prerequisites:
This class is a survey of topics oftentimes not taken seriously by people in order to investigate and find out if, maybe, they are not actually “dumb” but important forms of culture. Such topics include (but not limited to):
- professional wrestling
- memes and the internet
- comics and cartoons
- stand-up comedy
Critical Communication
Tris: 2 | Open to: Seniors | Prerequisites:
As the culmination of their language studies, students read challenging and diverse material and are also given freedom to choose their own topics of inquiry. Students will write essays and other short works, both fiction and non-fiction, for each section with the goal of creating arguments that synthesize their readings, discussions, and research and clarify their individual ideas about each theme/topic.
Experimental Literature and Writing
Tris: 1 | Open to: Juniors, Seniors | Prerequisites:
Students will learn about “experimental” or “non-traditional” reading and writing practices. Topics discussed will include writing under strict rules to explore creativity and critical thinking, in addition to choose-your-own adventures and blackout poetry. In addition to reading select works of experimental writing, students will have opportunities to create their own experimental writing and develop a zine of original experimental writing. This is an advanced class reserved for 11th and 12th grade students. However, 9th and 10th grade students can petition for admission. Ask Dr. Hawkins for more information.
Film & Media Studies
Tris: 1 | Open to: Juniors, Seniors | Prerequisites:
This class asks students to watch and seriously study movies. Students will learn about movie narratives, camera work, set and sound design, costumes and make-up, and editing, among other concepts. In addition to watching and studying movies, students will have opportunities to develop and practice movie-making through weekly labs. Other assignments include quizzes, exams, short writing assignments, and a final project. This is an advanced class reserved for 11th and 12th grade students. However, 9th and 10th grade students can petition for admission. Ask Dr. Hawkins for more information.
Introduction to Film and Media Studies
Tris: 1 | Open to: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors | Prerequisites:
This course explores the look, technologies, and social impact of moving images—film, television, and other new media, like video games and TikTok. Topics will include set design, cinematography, editing, sound, genre, and remix culture, among others. Students will also work in groups to direct short scenes illustrating learned concepts.