• 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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