and internationally . The course focuses on the experiences , values , beliefs , and lived realities of First Peoples as evidenced in various forms of text — including oral story , speech , poetry , dramatic work , dance , song , film , and prose ( fiction and non-fiction ). English 12 First Peoples is the academic equivalent of English 12 . This course uses the Harkness method and inquiry- and project-based learning strategies to help students master critical and creative thinking skills , as well as effective communication and collaboration skills , as they prepare for post-secondary studies . Assessments may include discussions , presentations , and podcasts , as well as analytical , 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
• Oral and other texts are socially , culturally , geographically , and historically constructed .
• Voice is powerful and evocative .
• First Peoples texts and stories provide insight into key aspects of Canada ’ s past , present , and future .
• Self-representation through authentic First Peoples text is a means to foster justice .
• First Peoples voices and texts play a role within the process of Reconciliation .
Please note , this course fulfills the Indigenous Graduation Requirement .
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
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4 credits Full year
Classroom-based , using the Harkness method and other instructional strategies
AP English Language and Composition is an introductory college-level composition course . Students cultivate their understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading , analyzing , and writing texts as they explore topics like rhetorical situation , claims and evidence , reasoning and organization , and style . Students will also study the ideas of great philosophers and will discuss and write about ethical issues and the values of contemporary society . The focus of the course is language , so there is a considerable amount of writing . The students will keep journals that record their intellectual and emotional responses to what they read and to their own writing ; they will also prepare to write the AP English Language and Composition exam . Assessments may include analytical , argumentative and creative writing assignments ; focused exam preparation ; and discussions and presentations .
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
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4 credits Full year
Classroom-based , using the Harkness method and other instructional strategies
AP English Literature and Composition is an introductory college-level literary analysis course . Students cultivate their understanding of literature through reading and analyzing texts as they explore concepts and devices like character , setting , structure , perspective , and figurative language in the context of literary works . Because the focus of the course is on language and practicing literary analysis skills , there is a considerable amount of writing , which also helps students prepare to write the AP English Literature and Composition exam . Assessments include analytical writing assignments , discussions , and focused exam preparation , and discussions .
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