• Texts are socially , culturally , geographically , and historically constructed
• Language shapes ideas and influences others
• Questioning what we hear , read , and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens
• The examination of First Peoples cultures and lived experiences through text builds understanding of Canadians ’ responsibilities in relation to Reconciliation
Assessments may include presentations , discussions and public speaking , as well as analytical , argumentative and creative writing assignments .
ENGLISH STUDIES 12 : WORLD LITERATURE
Prerequisite
Course Credit
Composition 11 , Creative Writing 11 , Literary Studies 11 or Spoken Language 11
4 credits effective communication and collaboration skills , as they prepare for post-secondary studies . Assessments may include projects , presentations , and / or podcasts , as well as discussions , essays , and creative writing assignments .
The Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse , complex ideas about identity , others , and the world
• People understand text differently depending on their worldviews and perspectives
• Texts are socially , culturally , geographically , and historically constructed
• Language shapes ideas and influences others
• Questioning what we hear , read , and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens
• The examination of First Peoples cultures and lived experiences through text builds understanding of Canadians ’ responsibilities in relation to Reconciliation
Course Duration Delivery Method
Full year
Classroom-based , using the Harkness method and other instructional strategies
Assessments may include presentations , discussions , debating and public speaking , as well as analytical , argumentative and creative writing assignments .
ENGLISH FIRST PEOPLES 12
English Studies 12 : World Literature focuses on texts ( written in or translated into English ) from diverse regions across the world . Drawing upon all the learning experiences of previous English courses , students will explore ways in which stories generate complex understandings of individual and collective identity in an increasingly globalized world . Readings will take into account social , geographical , and historical contexts , asking students to consider how texts reflect and inform different cultural perspectives , what they have in common , and what they add to an understanding of the human condition . This course uses the Harkness method and inquirybased learning strategies to help students master critical and creative thinking skills , as well as
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
Composition 11 , Creative Writing 11 , Literary Studies 11 or Spoken Language 11
4 credits Full year
Classroom-based , using the Harkness method and other instructional strategies
• English First Peoples 12 provides opportunities for students to engage with Indigenous creative expression and enter the worlds of First Peoples provincially , nationally ,
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