English Language Arts  30-1 (5 credits)

Prerequisite Recommendation: English 20-1: achieved 65% or greater

Content:

• Designed for students to become actively involved with literature, using effective strategies for appreciation, understanding and critical response 
• Students practice effective writing, using a variety of techniques and styles to suit the purpose and audience 
• Students speak clearly and effectively in a group and for an audience 
• Students evaluate, use and appreciate visual communication 
• Students listen actively for theme, ideas and details, being aware of the purpose of the communication 
• Designed for students working toward post secondary entrance

English Language Arts 30-2 (5 credits)

Prerequisite Recommendation: 50% in English 20-2 or less than 65% in English 20-1

Content:

• Designed to study literature that fulfills a variety of goals, including reading for information, for understanding, for appreciation and for enjoyment 
• Students focus is on communication skills using a variety of purposes and audiences 
• Students understand and evaluate the message and the components that create the message in visual communication 
• Students use the active process of listening to evaluate the spoken message, being aware of the tone, purpose and validity of spoken communication 
• This course has a practical application base designed for students who plan to attend college or other such post-secondary institutions