Course name: English Course code: (ENG3U)

Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: ENG2D
Course description: Develop the literacy, communication, critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic life. Analyze challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures. Preview Course
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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: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: ENG2D
Course description: Develop the literacy, communication, critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic life. Analyze challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures. 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 analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create written and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare you for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.

Course Syllabus

This course is designed for independent study.
This course is designed for independent study. To preview the lessons, please visit this page with a computer or tablet.
18 Lessons

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

3.5   Independent reading wrap-up

4.1   Becoming an agent of change



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