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For students of average ability, either stream may be acceptable depending upon the student’s interests and future plans. The English 10-1/20-1/30-1 stream is more appropriate for students intending to pursue further academic studies at the university level, while the English 10-2/20-2/30-2 stream is more appropriate for students intending to go to vocational school such as N.A.I.T. or Grant MacEwan, or to seek employment immediately after leaving high school. It is important to note that the general stream may be the most appropriate route for many students. The English 10-1/20-1/30-1 stream presents an analytical study of literature and writing skills. The English 10-2/20-2/30-2 stream presents a more practical study of literature and writing skills. Each stream develops five strands: reading, writing, viewing, speaking and listening.

ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE EITHER AN ENGLISH 30-1 OR 30-2 LEVEL COURSE IN ORDER TO EARN AN ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES:
Students enrolled in English 10-2/20-2/30-2 program who wish to change to the English 10-1/20-1/ 30-1 program should make the change as early as possible in their high school career. General English level students may not register in English 30-1 unless English 20-1 has successfully been completed.


ENGLISH 10-1 (5 credits) Full Year
English 10-1 integrates both language and literature. The program of studies includes the study of the essay, the short story, the novel, poetry, modern and Shakespearean drama, film and media. The six strands are reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing.
Recommended prerequisite: 60% in Grade 9 Language Arts

ENGLISH 20-1 (5 credits) Semestered
English 20-1 also integrates both language and literature. The program of studies include, in greater depth than in English 10-1, the study of the short story, the novel, the essay, modern and Shakespearean drama, film, media, prose and poetry. The six strands are reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing.
Prerequisite: 60% in English 10-1

ENGLISH 30-1 (5 credits) Semestered
The integration of language and literature in English 30-1 is designed to lead students to a keener appreciation of literary forms and to a higher skill in expression. The course involves the students in a more in-depth study of various literary forms, including novels, short stories, modern and Shakespearean drama, essays, prose, poetry and media studies. The six strands are reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing.
Prerequisite: 60% in English 20-1


GENERAL ENGLISH LEVEL

ENGLISH 10-2 (5 credits) Full Year
English 10-2 is geared towards students who are interested in post-secondary institutions such as N.A.I.T. or direct employment upon graduation. The concepts and context of the course are similar to those of English 10-1. The program of studies includes the essay, the short story, the novel, poetry, modern drama, the Shakespearean drama, film and media. The six strands are reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Language Arts

ENGLISH 20-2 (5 credits) Semestered
English 20-2 is composed of language and literature. The course develops skills in reading, listening, viewing, writing and representing. Students learn to read prose and poetry with understanding, to organize ideas, and to express ideas clearly, accurately and fluently.
Recommended: 50% in English 10-2 or 40% in English 10-1
RECOMMENDATION: Students with less than 60% in English 10-1 should take English 20-2.

ENGLISH 30-2 (5 credits) Semestered
The integration of language and literature in English 30-2 is designed to lead students to appreciate literary forms and develop skills in reading, listening, speaking, viewing, representing, and functional and reflective writing. The course includes the study of the short story, poetry, essays, Shakespearean and modern drama and the novel.
Recommended: 50% in English 20-2 or 40% in English 20-1
RECOMMENDATION: Students with less than 60% in English 20-1 should take English 30-2.