Course Description:
This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in a range of academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom workshops; read and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports; and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will further develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts.
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| Unit Titles and Descriptions | Time Allocated |
| Grammar Practice In this unit, students will practice their reading comprehension by reading a variety of different texts. Students will continue to improve their grammar through review of synonyms, idioms, compound words and verbs, and build up their vocabulary. Students will practice their writing skills by writing a descriptive paragraph. | 25 hours |
| Socio-Cultural Competence and Media Literacy In this unit you will learn about:
| 20 hours |
| Listening and Speaking In this unit, students will learn how they can become better communicators and how they can master knowing what to say, and when. Students will practice their oral skills by creating an oral report and sharing narratives. | 25 hours |
| Novel Study: Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare’s most popular plays during his lifetime and, along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers. | 30 hours |
| Final Assessment | |
| Final Assignment: Independent Study Unit & Final Exam (30% of final mark) | 10 hours |
| Total | 110 hours |
Resources required by the student: a computer with internet access. A word processor application for written assignments.
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
