Havergal College Course Calendar, 2017-18 Academic Year

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

PREREQUISITE PATHWAYS

Compulsory Courses

English ENG1D Grade 9, Academic

English ENG2D Grade 10, Academic

English ENG3U Grade 11, University

English ENG4U Grade 12, University

Optional Courses

Studies In Literature ETS4U Grade 12, University The Writer’s Craft EWC4U Grade 12, University

English ENG3U Grade 11, University

English ENG2D Grade 10, Academic

Media Studies EMS3O Grade 11, Open

GRADE 7 Grade 7 English

The study of English touches on virtually every aspect of a student’s life at Havergal. The program offers both a series of core courses and a range of more specialized elective courses, all of which are founded on three goals. The first goal is to have a student master skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking to enable her to function effectively in her society. Of equal importance is the development of a profound understanding of literature and media as the means by which she can build a vision of a society that contributes to the betterment of the one in which she lives. Finally, the program seeks to foster an appreciation of and delight in literature that will serve the student as a source of recreation and education throughout her life.

The Grade 7 English course examines “her story”: the portrayal of women in literature. What do stories tell us about the diverse roles of girls and women? Why do we tell stories? Who tells the story? Has this story been told before? By exploring various literary genres through the lens of the female perspective, we hope to gain a richer understanding of ourselves and of the world around us. In particular, we will analyze both old and new stories in the following forms: mythology, the novel, the Shakespearean play, and narrative poetry. As an entry year course, we concentrate on core writing skills, foundational language, and grammar conventions. An emphasis is placed on the process of writing through careful planning, drafting, revising, and peer-/self-editing. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their oral communication skills by presenting literature-based investigative reports and structured persuasive arguments.

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