Subject
Subject: English
Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
ENG3U
Course description: Explore major genres of literature and literary criticism as you analyze a range of literary texts, assess critical interpretations, and write analytical essays. Preview Course
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
ENG3U
Course description: Explore major genres of literature and literary criticism as you analyze a range of literary texts, assess critical interpretations, and write analytical essays. Preview Course
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario citizens. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Course Overview
This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. You will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create written and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing.
Course Syllabus
This course is designed for independent study.
This course is designed for independent study.
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15 Lessons
1.0
Introduction to the Course
1.0
Introduction to the Course
1.1
Learning and resilience
1.1
Learning and resilience
1.2
Storytelling and resilience
1.2
Storytelling and resilience
1.3
Oedipus Rex
1.3
Oedipus Rex
1.4
Hamlet
1.4
Hamlet
1.5
Oedipus, Hamlet, and resilience
1.5
Oedipus, Hamlet, and resilience
2.1
Images and change
2.1
Images and change
2.2
The power of words in poems
2.2
The power of words in poems
2.3
The power of words in songs
2.3
The power of words in songs
2.4
Speaking up
2.4
Speaking up
3.1
Literary lenses
3.1
Literary lenses
3.2
Writing a critical analysis essay
3.2
Writing a critical analysis essay
4.1
Culminating project - Choosing a novel
4.1
Culminating project - Choosing a novel
4.2
Culminating project - Analyzing your novel
4.2
Culminating project - Analyzing your novel
4.3
Preparing for the Final Test
4.3
Preparing for the Final Test
