ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 20-2 COURSE OUTLINE

Program Overview

English Language Arts 20-2 (5 credits)

English Language Arts 20-2 is a core course for Alberta high school students which encourages students to develop "an understanding and appreciation of the significance and artistry of literature"¹ and to help the student "understand and appreciate language and to use it confidently for a variety of purposes and in a variety of situations for communication, personal satisfaction and learning."²

The materials in this course meets the requirements of the Grade 11 general series normally leading to college diploma programs. It contains seven thematic units designed to make students more aware of their roles in the work place and in society. Literature includes short stories, poems, non-fiction, novel, and film. The print course culminates in a career project designed to investigate more seriously students' job and career options.

Print lesson materials include a Course Information Bulletin, seven units, a Audio CD, a glossary, and seven response booklets. Online lessons include support materials, quizzes and assignments delivered electronically via our secure site and email. There
is a final exam.

1 From the Program of Studies for Senior High School English Language Arts, Interim 2000, Alberta Learning Curriculum Branch

2 From the Program of Studies for Senior High School English Language Arts, Interim 2000, Alberta Learning Curriculum Branch

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of "Orientation to Online Learning"
• At least 50% in Language Arts 9 ( 65% recommended for ELA 10-1).

Required Resources

• Gage Canadian Thesaurus
• Merriam-Webster's Tenth Collegiate Dictionary
• Textbooks - Provided
  • Between the Lines 11
  • Communicate!
  • One of Forbidden City by William Bell or
    Of Mice and Men by J. Steinbeck (some objectionable language)
  • Canadian Writer's Handbook

General Expectations

• Students must complete their course with in the time limits specified by their instructor.
• Instructors will provide completion dates for assignments, quizzes, and exams on the calendar within each course. Since these dates reflect the time needed to complete each section of the course, it is critical that meet all deadlines. Students are required to contact their instructor regarding any changes to these deadlines. Assignments that are not submitted by the deadline will be assessed a mark of 0 (zero).
• Students that fail to meet their course deadlines, even for a short period, may be required to meet with the administration to discuss their progress.
• Students must maintain regular contact with their instructor via the communication tools provided in their course. A minimum of two contacts per week is expected.
• Revelation Online is a "virtual" school. Students are expected to participate in chat and discussion sessions designated by the instructor. Chat sessions will be posted on the course calendar.
• Technical issues will occur and are not an excuse for late or missing assignments. Students are expected to manage their time so that minor delays due to technical problems do not result in missing deadlines. Students are expected to contact Technical Support if they experience technical problems.

Technical Skills and Equipment Requirements

• Students must have internet access. A high speed connection, either ADSL or cable, is necessary in some courses.
• Skill in using a web browser to navigate the web to locate educational resources and download files.
• File management skills necessary to create directories, save files, and retrieve files.
• Ability to use email to send messages and attachments.
• A Java enabled browser, either Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Communicator 6.0 or higher.
• Word processor such as Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.

Face-to-Face Requirements

• Students are required to write two exams (mid-term and final) at the testing centre located at the Revelation Online Centre.
• Students may be required to attend appointments with the school councilor if their progress becomes a problem.

Evaluation

• 30% Unit Work (quizzes, assignments, online tests)
• 20% Midterm
• 50% Final