Credit Value:
1.0
Course Description:
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyse a range of challenging texts from various time periods, countries, and cultures; write analytical and argumentative essays and a major paper for an independent literary research project; and apply key concepts to analyse media works. An important focus will be on understanding academic language and using it coherently and confidently in discussion and argument.
Prerequisite:
English Grade 11 University Preparation
Ministry Policy Documents:
The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: English, 2007 (revised)
Text Resources:
Teachers will advise students regarding book selection.
NOTE: Textbooks may be purchased directly from the publisher, online from www.alphatextbooks.com, or from any book store that carries the book
Required Software/Equipment:
Students should have access to internet-connected computers, word processors, and desktop publishing software. In addition, some of the activities in this course will require the installation of some free software "plugins" on your computer: Apple QuickTime; Adobe Acrobat Reader; Real Networks RealPlayer; Microsoft Media Player.