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