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ENGL 0981: English 12 Part 1
Effective date
January 2017
Department
CF - Humanities
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
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)
Credits
4.0
Year of study
Grade 12 Equivalency
Prerequisites
English 11, ENGL 0871, VCC assessment scores of reading 50, grammar 40, writing 0871 or equivalent.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Students will meet the learning outcomes for ABE Provincial level English (Literature) as stated in the most recent ABE Articulation Handbook: https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Option 1: Self-paced - one-to-one individualized instruction
Option 2: Class-based - lecture and small group workshops
Option 2: Class-based - lecture and small group workshops
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
50 |
Self-paced: Short story (8 assignments and 1 test) |
|
Assignments |
50 |
Self-paced: Poetry (4 assignments and a final exam) |
|
Exam |
30 |
Class-based: Tests 30% |
|
Other |
35 |
Class-based: Essay writing 35% |
|
Final Exam |
15 |
Class-based: final exam 15% |
|
Other |
15 |
Class-based: Presentation 15% |
|
Participation |
5 |
Class-based: Participation 5% |
Course topics
- 1. Short story
- - Character
- - Setting
- - Theme
- - Symbol
- - Historical Context
- - Irony
- 2. Poetry
- - Poetic devices
- - Annotation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.