Course Overview and Materials
If you are intending to pursue a college diploma program or a technical trades (note that requirements for trades vary, so we recommend that you investigate prior to registering in this course) this is the course for you. In English 30-2, you will explore a variety of texts (visuals, poetry, modern drama, film, and novel). You will also receive lots of instruction and practice writing in a variety of contexts, especially in preparation for the required provincial diploma exam.
There is a supervised midterm and final exam in this course as well as a diploma exam. Both the course mark and diploma exam mark are required for a final mark to appear on your transcript.
In order for a student to be successful in this course, VVS requires a minimum of 50% in English 20-2 or 40% in English 20-1.
You are responsible for providing your own copy of the film you wish to study. VVS does not stock films.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) is a required film in addition to one film choice. Please choose one of the following:
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Juno (2007)
Life as a House (2001)
The Kings of Summer (2013)
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
Grade Level: 12
Delivery: ONLINE
Dept: Sr High Language Arts
Course Code: ELA3104
Prerequisites: English 20-1 or English 20-2
Corequisites: Not required
Materials: Yes
Credits Earned: 5
A refundable caution fee applies to required materials, as per our Refund Policy.
Selfie (Bradley Hayward) - $21.00
Novel Descriptions *Please choose only one novel from the below list.
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage (Alfred Lansing) - $21.00
From The Ashes (Jessie Thistle) - $21.00
Tuesdays with Morrie (Mitch Albom) - $15.00