Two routes are available: English 10-1/20-1/30-1 or English 10-2/20-2/30-2. Both routes deal with the same skills of reading, writing, viewing, speaking and listening. The English program provides opportunities for students to experience language in functional, analytical, artistic and pleasurable situations with the aim to develop:
ENGLISH 10-1
Credits: 5
Prereq: Successful completion of LANGUAGE ARTS 9 or ENGLISH 10-2 (65% recommended)
English 10-1 focuses on the appreciation of literature, by examining genres such as the short story, poetry, the novel, the Shakespearean play, the feature film, and visual and multimedia
text. Students are also expected to develop proficiency in using language confidently for a variety of purposes.
ENGLISH 20-1
Credits: 5
Prereq: Successful completion of ENGLISH 10-1 or ENGLISH 20-2 (60% recommended)
English 20-1 is based on literary analysis and is designed to increase the student’s knowledge and appreciation of literature and his/her communication skills. It includes a study of both Shakespearean and modern drama (optional), the literary essay, poetry, the short story, the novel, visual and multimedia text and film.
ENGLISH 30-1
Credits: 5
Prereq: Successful completion of ENGLISH 20-1 (60% recommended)
English 30-1 includes a study of Shakespearean or modern drama, the literary essay and other non-fiction, poetry, the short story, the novel, visual and multimedia text and film. It is the most intense study of all English courses, with the objective of preparing students to excel in both literary analysis and communication skill.
ENGLISH 10-2
Credits: 5
Prereq: Successful completion of Language Arts 9
English 10-2 offers an opportunity for students to develop their communication skills,
as well as to become involved in various forms of literature and to form personal responses to this literature. Through reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing, students are
encouraged to explore their own views and experiences. Emphasis is on responding to literature and recognition of ideas contained in it rather than on literary analysis.
ENGLISH 20-2
Credits: 5
Prereq: Successful completion of ENGLISH 10-2
The content of this course includes the study of short stories, poetry, non-fiction, the novel, film, the modern play and multimedia texts. The literature studied will be chosen to increase understanding of humans and society as well as to enhance skills in communication. Considerable emphasis is placed on writing skills.
ENGLISH 30-2
Credits: 5
Prereq: Successful completion of ENGLISH 20-2
English 30-2 includes the study of short stories, non-fiction, novel, modern drama, film and multimedia texts. Emphasis will be on oral and written response to ideas implicit in the
literature, but technical literary analysis will be incorporated in the studies.
ENGLISH 10-4, 20-4, 30-4
Credits: 5 each
Rational and Philosophy
The core responsibility of Knowledge and Employability English language arts courses is to foster and strengthen the development of language. Learning the foundational skills of communication enhances confidence, builds personal identity and enables individuals
to create and sustain meaningful relationships. Becoming successful communicators at home, at school, at work and in the community enables students to experience personal
satisfaction and become responsible, contributing citizens and lifelong learners. The aim of English language arts is to enable each student to understand and appreciate language and to use it confidently and competently in a variety of situations for communication, personal satisfaction and learning purposes. Knowledge and Employability English language arts focuses on developing the basic language competencies needed for everyday living at home, in the community and in the workplace.