This courses introduces students to a variety of Canadian/non-Canadian, classic and modern short stories. Students also read classic and modern poems and learn about poetic literary devices. Through these works, students learn to identify a variety of literary devices and elements, including symbol, theme, character, irony, historical context, and setting. Students learn how to write, research, and edit essays and paragraphs. Students also develop presentation and critical thinking skills.
Both ENGL 0981 and ENGL 0991 are required for completion of ABE Provincial level English (Literature)
Prerequisites
Composition 11, or equivalent, or department approval.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. Short story
- – Character
- – Setting
- – Theme
- – Symbol
- – Historical Context
- – Irony
- 2. Poetry
- – Poetic devices
- – Annotation
You may be able to take part 1 or part 2 of English 12 in either order or at the same time, depending on the delivery mode. Please contact Academic Upgrading department at [email protected] for more information.
This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *
- College Initiative: $8.85/course
- Campus Resource: $9.95/course
- Student Union: $71/term
- UPass: $188/term (if applicable)
* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.
Contact the department at [email protected] with any questions.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70945 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 70951 |
September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71212 |
November 2, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 71218 |
November 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 71419 |
September 8, 2026 to October 28, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71421 |
September 8, 2026 to October 28, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71723 |
October 1, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | |
| 71729 |
October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71740 |
December 1, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40854 |
January 6, 2027 to February 25, 2027 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 41323 |
January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 41327 |
January 6, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 41404 |
February 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 41484 |
March 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
| 42693 |
February 1, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 42694 |
March 1, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
| 42695 |
April 1, 2027 to April 22, 2027 |
Self Paced | In Person/Online option | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.