Course Overview
English enhanced! This rigorous course helps you build skills for practical application of English Language arts in your personal or working life. Emphasis is on effective spoken and written communication, peer-to-peer communication, and critical thinking as applied to literature and the world around you. The course has been embedded with opportunities to learn and build skills in a way best suited to you, the individual learner.
You may choose to access course resources one of two ways:
- Purchase the Course Resource Book.
- Access the materials online through the Learning Management System. You may view the materials online or download them
Note: This course is intended for students pursuing college diploma programs or most technical trades (note that requirements for trades vary, so we recommend that you investigate this prior to registering in this course).
Course Overview
If you’re interested in pursuing a university or college program with a primary focus in English, this course is designed for you. In English 30-1, you’ll explore a variety of mediums (poetry, graphic novel, visuals, short stories, fan fiction, Shakespearean play, film, and novel) to gain an understanding of how the English language is used to convey thoughts and emotions.
For the film study portion of this course, you will be responsible for providing your own copy of the film you wish to study; this film must be from the approved list of films provided.
Prerequisites
Only one prerequisite is required, not both.
Course Overview
If you’re intending to pursue a college diploma program or a technical trades (note that requirements for trades vary, so we recommend that you investigate prior to registering in this course) this is the course for you. In English 30-2, you’ll explore a variety of texts (visuals, poetry, modern drama, film, and novel). You’ll also receive a great deal of instruction and practice writing in a variety of contexts, especially in preparation for the required provincial diploma exam.
Prerequisites
Only one prerequisite is required, not both.
English 20-2
The senior high school English language arts program highlights six language arts—listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing.
Five general outcomes are the foundation of the program. Students will speak, read, write, view and represent to:
· Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences
· Comprehend literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and multimedia forms, and respond personally, critically and creatively
· Manage ideas and information
· Create oral, print, visual, and multimedia texts, and enhance clarity and artistry of communication
· Respect, support and collaborate with others
English 20-2
The senior high school English language arts program highlights six language arts—listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing.
Five general outcomes are the foundation of the program. Students will speak, read, write, view and represent to:
· Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences
· Comprehend literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and multimedia forms, and respond personally, critically and creatively
· Manage ideas and information
· Create oral, print, visual, and multimedia texts, and enhance clarity and artistry of communication
· Respect, support and collaborate with others
Description (5 credits):
Knowledge and Employability English language arts highlights six language arts—listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing.
Prerequisite:
- ELA10-4
Description: (5 credits)
English 30-1 is the final academic English course in the typical three-year high school program. Since it prepares students for post-secondary study, this course focuses on honing students’ skill in the use and understanding of the English language and its literature. This is a diploma course where students will write a government exam for 50% of their mark.
Prerequisite:
- English 20-1
Description: (5 credits)
English 30-2 is primarily a functional English course. The major focus of the course is to reinforce the students’ practical reading, writing, listening and viewing skills. This is a diploma course where students will write a government exam for 50% of their mark.
Prerequisite:
- English 20-2 or 40% (or greater) in English 20-1