English, Grade 12, University Preparation (ENG4U)

This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyse a range of challenging texts from various time periods, countries, and cultures; write analytical and argumentative essays and a major paper for an independent literary research project; and apply key concepts to analyse media works. An important focus will be on understanding academic language and using it coherently and confidently in discussion and argument.

Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation

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ISU:

The topics and instructions for the Music as a Social Indicator research essay has now been posted. CLICK HERE for the pdf version.

The Vanity Fair article is now available from John Mellencamp's website. CLICK HERE

Plays:

King Lear: Questions for Act 2 are now posted as pdf version. CLICK HERE

King Lear: Questions for Acts 3 through 5 are now posted as pdf version.  CLICK HERE

A Man for All Seasons: Questions and information on Themes and Imagery in the play.

This page was last updated: April 17, 2005