English

English (ENG3C)

Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: ENG2D or ENG2P
Develop literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills. Study the content, form, and style of informational and graphic texts; literary texts, and create written and media texts. 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.
CAD $500.00
$500.00
Admin Fee
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: ENG2D or ENG2P
Develop literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills. Study the content, form, and style of informational and graphic texts; literary texts, and create written and media texts. Preview Course

Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. 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 development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. You will study the content, form, and style of a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from Canada and other countries, and create written and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity. The course is intended to prepare you for the compulsory Grade 12 college preparation course. In this course you will analyze video and audio clips featuring current affairs, provoking public service announcements and more.

Course Preview

Course Syllabus

1.0   Introduction to the course

1.1   Power of narrative structure

1.2   Power of narrative point of view

1.3   Power of persuasion

1.4   Fact vs. opinion

1.5   Op-eds

1.6   The author’s message

2.1   Active listening

2.2   Non-verbal communication

2.3   Power of speeches

2.4   Power of rants and spoken word

2.5   Engaging an audience

2.6   Essay writing

3.1   Power of the social media self

3.2   Managing digital reputations

3.3   Power of images

3.4   Photo essays

3.5   Independent reading wrap-up

4.1   Becoming an Agent of Change

4.2   Preparing for the Final Test

CAD $500.00
$500.00
Admin Fee


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