English 30-1
for Adult Learners and International Students
for Adult Learners and International Students
Course Overview and Materials
The English 30-1 Adult course is designed for adults who want to complete or upgrade their high school English requirements. This course satisfies all the criteria mandated by Alberta Education. There is a diploma exam. Texts for the course include short stories, non-fiction, Shakespeare, poetry, a novel, visuals, and a film. You are required to use Proctorio remote supervision software for assessments in this class. You are not permitted to use Artificial Intelligence tools in any capacity in this course, including extensions such as Grammarly. For more specific information on the texts and assignments covered in this course, click here: English 30-1 Course Timeline
In order for a student to be successful in this course, VVS recommends a minimum of 65% in English 20-1. If you have a -2 background or did not complete English Language Arts in high school, or it’s been a long time since you’ve taken an academic English Language Arts class, it’s recommended you begin at the 10-1 or 20-1 level. Please contact the teacher for more guidance as to what the best fit is for your current knowledge and skills.
You are responsible for providing your own copy of the film for study in Unit 6.
Grade Level: 12
Delivery: ONLINE
Dept: Sr High Language Arts
Course Code: ELA3105
Prerequisites: English 20-1 or English 30-2
Corequisites: Not required
Materials: Yes
Credits Earned: 5
A refundable caution fee applies to required materials, as per our Refund Policy.
King Lear (Shakespeare) - $51.00
Novel Descriptions *Please choose only one novel from the below list.
419 (Will Fergusen) - $18.00
The Back of the Turtle (Thomas King) - $18.00
Bear Town (Fredrik Backman) - $17.00
The Enchanted (Rene Denfield) - $17.00
The Invention of Wings (Sue Monk Kidd) - $19.00