ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 30-1 COURSE OUTLINE

Program Overview

This diploma level course is the third and final course of a program designed for students intending to pursue further academic studies at University level. It concentrates on the six communication skills: speaking, writing, reading, listening, viewing, and representing. The student will develop greater English skills especially in reading and writing through the study of the short story, the novel, poetry, as well as a Shakespearean play.

The materials meet the requirements of the Grade 12academic series normally leading to university programs. Students study short stories, nonfiction, poetry, a Shakespearean play (Romeo and Juliet), a feature film, a modern play, and a novel. Students need access to a dictionary and a thesaurus. The English Language Arts 30-1 print lesson materials include a Course Information Bulletin and three Unit Books, each with three sections. Online lessons include instructions, quizzes and assignments delivered electronically via our secure site and email. There is a final exam and all students are required to write the Diploma Examination worth 50% of their final mark.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of "Orientation to Online Learning"
• At least 50% in ELA 20-1( 65% recommended).

Required Resources

• Gage Canadian Thesaurus
• Merriam-Webster's Tenth Collegiate Dictionary
• Textbooks - Provided
  • Hamlet by William Shakespeare
  • Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
  • Literary Experiences, Volume 2
  • 1984 by George Orwell
  • Story and Structure
  • One of the following novels:
    Wuthering Heights
    The Stone Angel by M. Laurence
    The Bean Trees by B. Kingsolver
    The Grapes of Wrath by J. Steinbeck
    Saint Maybe by A. Tyler
    Wild Geese by M. Ostenso
  • 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