Havergal College Course Calendar, 2017-18 Academic Year

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ENGLISH
PREREQUISITE PATHWAYS
English
ENG3U
Grade 11, University
Media Studies
EMS3O
Grade 11, Open
English
ENG4U
Grade 12, University
Studies In Literature
ETS4U
Grade 12, University
The Writer’s Craft
EWC4U
Grade 12, University
Compulsory Courses
Optional Courses
English
ENG1D
Grade 9, Academic
English
ENG2D
Grade 10, Academic
ENGLISH
English
ENG3U
Grade 11, University English
ENG2D
Grade 10, Academic
The study of English touches on virtually every aspect of
a student’s life at Havergal. The program offers both a
series of core courses and a range of more specialized
elective courses, all of which are founded on three goals.
The first goal is to have a student master skills in reading,
writing, listening and speaking to enable her to function
effectively in her society. Of equal importance is the
development of a profound understanding of literature
and media as the means by which she can build a vision
of a society that contributes to the betterment of the one
in which she lives. Finally, the program seeks to foster
an appreciation of and delight in literature that will serve
the student as a source of recreation and education
throughout her life.
GRADE 7
Grade 7 English
The Grade 7 English course examines “her story”: the
portrayal of women in literature. What do stories tell us
about the diverse roles of girls and women? Why do we
tell stories? Who tells the story? Has this story been told
before? By exploring various literary genres through the
lens of the female perspective, we hope to gain a richer
understanding of ourselves and of the world around us. In
particular, we will analyze both old and new stories in the
following forms: mythology, the novel, the Shakespearean
play, and narrative poetry. As an entry year course, we
concentrate on core writing skills, foundational language,
and grammar conventions. An emphasis is placed on
the process of writing through careful planning, drafting,
revising, and peer-/self-editing. In addition, students are
given the opportunity to develop their oral communication
skills by presenting literature-based investigative reports
and structured persuasive arguments.