Course Choices
Rennert used its widely respected, ground-breaking Arts plus English programs as a model for the
Summer plus! program
Select one of the following plus! options and it will be included in your English program. You will spend five classes per week working on your specialized area and after lunch, you will participate in the related fieldtrips and workshops as well as wonderful sightseeing trips and fun outings. Will it be a visit to the Miami Sea Aquarium, a tour of Florida International University, Art Deco on Ocean Drive, a baseball game...? It's up to you!
plus! Highlights
ART AND ARCHITECTURE
Class topics include:
- Galleries in Miami
- Miami Photography
- Famous Southern Artists
- Florida Architecture
Workshops and field trips include:
- Miami Art Galleries
- Miami Art Museum
- Art Deco Historic District
FASHION
Class topics include:
- The Emergence and Success of Famous Southern Designers
- Celebrity Styling
- Visual Merchandising
- Inside the Minds of Designers
- Culture and Fashion
Workshops and field trips include:
- Showrooms of Miami Designers
- Department Store: Behind the Scenes Tour
- Jewelry Making
SPORTS
Class topics include:
- History of Baseball, Basketball and Football
- Million Dollar Economics
- Iconic Sports Figures
- The Effect of Sports on U.S. Culture
- Varsity Sports
Workshops and field trips include:
- Backstage Tour of American Airlines Arena
- Beach Volleyball Basics
- Live Marlins Baseball Game
MARINE ENVIRONMENT
Class topics include:
- The Life Cycle of Sea Turtles
- The Everglades
- Marine Mammals
- Reptiles of the Water
Workshops and field trips include:
- Miami Sea Aquarium
- Everglades Tour
- Alligator Farm
- Sea Turtle Sanctuary
LEADERSHIP
Class topics include:
- Great Leaders
- Interviewing Skills
- Giving a Perfect Presentation
- Promising Careers
- Intercultural Communication
Workshops and field trips include:
- Mini Model United Nations General Assembly
- Interviewing Sessions
- FIU College Tour
plus! Schedule
- 10 lessons per week; Mondays to Fridays, one and a half hours per day
- Class hours are 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
- One workshop or one field trip each week in the morning
- Emphasis on speaking, group activities, pair work and presentations
- Certificate upon course completion
English Language Courses
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