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Course Description
This course is for students with a special interest in literature and literary criticism. The course may focus on themes, genres, time periods, or countries. Students will analyze a range of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts and respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. They will also assess critical interpretations, write analytical essays, and complete an independent study project.
 * UNIT || APPROXIMATE DURATION || PROVINCIAL EXPECTATIONS EVALUATED ||
 * Unit One - Literary Criticism and You || 5 WEEKS || * Understanding Text
 * Analysing Texts
 * Critical Literacy
 * Literary Criticism
 * The Role of Literature in Society ||
 * Unit Two - Elizabethan Drama - Going beyond Bill Shakespeare || 4 WEEKS || * Understanding Text
 * Analysing Texts
 * Critical Literacy
 * Literary Criticism
 * The Role of Literature in Society ||
 * Unit Three - Modern Drama - Theatre Goes to the Movies || 3 WEEKS || * Understanding Text
 * Analysing Texts
 * Critical Literacy
 * Literary Criticism
 * The Role of Literature in Society ||
 * Unit Four - Poetry - Go Long, Go Deep || 3 WEEKS || * Understanding Text
 * Analysing Texts
 * Critical Literacy
 * Literary Criticism
 * The Role of Literature in Society ||
 * Unit Five - The Novel - An Exploration of Genre || 3 WEEKS || * Understanding Text
 * Analysing Texts
 * Critical Literacy
 * Literary Criticism
 * The Role of Literature in Society ||
 * Unit Six - Independent Study Unit || ON-GOING THROUGHOUT TERM || * Understanding Text
 * Analysing Texts
 * Critical Literacy ||

EVALUATION


 * TERM || 70% ||
 * FINAL CULMINATING ASSESSMENT || 30% ||
 * ISU 15% ||  ||
 * EXAM 15% ||  ||