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English

The study of the English language can ultimately lead to careers in a wide variety of fields that go far beyond the teaching and writing careers generally associated with the English major. Studying literature and language teaches the student to write effectively, to think critically, to see all sides of an issue and question generally accepted conventions, and to communicate ideas. These skills are valued by employers in communications, business and industry; government, education, and advertising. Also through the study of English students learn such practical and career-transferable skills as research, rewriting and editing, information gathering and analysis.

English 10 (EN 10) 4 credits

Prerequisite: English 9
English 10 focuses on developing a strong base of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Elements of fiction and non-fiction are explored through short story, novel, poetry and drama. Grammar, writing and editing skills will also be taught.
There is a required Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 20% of the final mark.

English 10 Honours (EN 10) 4 credits
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
English 10 Honours is a pre-AP course that offers a combination of English 10 content and Advanced Placement. Highly motivated students will be challenged and their analytical skills in reading and writing will be enhanced. Students will read one piece of literature every two weeks and will write one essay every two weeks. The course is demanding and students will be required to manage the work load. The honours course is designed as a stepping-stone into English 11 Honours and AP English 12 (AP Literature and Composition).
There is a required Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 20% of the final mark.

English 11 (EN 11) 4 credits

Prerequisite: English 10
English 11 focuses on literature and composition. In literature, the development of comprehension, writing, and analysis skills will be done as essays, novels, short stories, plays, and poems are studied. In composition, the writing process will be developed.

English11 Honours /English Lit 12 (EN 11/ LIT 12) 8 credits

English 11 Honours is a demanding blend of the regular English 11 course and English Literature, intended for mature and highly motivated students. The course is an AP prep course that develops appreciation for Literature from the beginning of language to modern. The course develops mature use of written language. This course provides excellent preparation for the writing, speaking and critical thinking required in college and university classes. This course has a provincial exam. Entrance to this course is by permission of the instructor, based on English 10 Honours marks, the student's portfolio, and teachers' recommendations. This course is a prerequisite for English 12 Honours / AP Literature.
There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course for LIT 12 worth 40% of the final mark.

Communications 11 (COM 11) 4 credits

Communications 11 is an everyday English course that focuses on day-to-day requirements of the English language including: non-fiction, technical writing, letter writing and more. Students who earn 60% or lower in English 10 should take Communications 11. After passing Communications 11, students have the choice of taking English 11 or Communications 12 – depending on their final grade and their career goals. Communications 12 fulfills the Language Arts 12 requirement for graduation. Communications 12 does not qualify the students for entry to university. Students can gain entry into some college or technical programs with Communications 12.

English 12 (EN 12) 4 credits

Prerequisite: English 11
Students continue their study of literature and composition with an emphasis on greater sophistication of style, analysis, criticism, evaluation and character development.
Students will study a variety of literary forms and will learn to recognize and use literary devices. Descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive modes of writing will be developed.
There is a required Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

Communications 12 (COM 12) 4 credits

Communications 12 is an everyday English course that focuses on day-to-day requirements of the English language including: non-fiction, technical writing, letter writing and more. After passing Communications 11, students have the choice of taking English 11 or Communications 12 – depending on their final grade and their career goals. Communications 12 fulfills the Language Arts 12 requirement for graduation. Communications 12 does not qualify the students for entry to university. Students can gain entry into some college or technical programs with Communications 12 but students should check entrance requirements for the desired program at the post secondary institution they are applying to.
There is a required Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

Writing 12 (WR 12) 4 credits

Writing 12 offers students a variety of ways to improve and broaden their writing skills. It is in part a workshop course, allowing students to work on writing ideas of their own choosing, to share their work with their peers, and to publish their work in a variety of outlets. It also includes teacher directed activities to direct and diversify students' writing skills. Students will write in a variety of genres, and will publish and share their writings throughout the course. Emphasis is placed on the process of writing, and on each student's individual portfolio of work accumulated over the semester. Students in grade 11 can take this course with teacher permission.

English Literature 12 (Lit 12) 4 credits

English Literature 12 is a survey course that touches on the most well known literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the earliest 20th century. Samples of literature from each period are studied in an historical context, allowing students to see the growth and development of English literature. This is an excellent course for students planning to pursue academic studies in Humanities in College or University.
There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.