A course of study developing the critical skills of interpreting literary texts with particular emphasis on various modes of literary theory. The students will also study reading and writing skills to support preparation for examinations.

Activities in class will be content driven and the methods in which the content is studied will be wide ranging from teacher-centered lecture-style classes, to group activities, to individual research and study activities.

Typically the content studied each term will be centered on English in use (in literature, poetry, and informational texts) along with supplementary components of vocabulary building and grammar skill building.

Assessment in the class will consist of both formative and summative assessment; formal and informal. Students’ skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening will each be assessed each term through written essays, tests, presentations and participation in group discussions and activities.

This course will require significant participation during each lesson and dedicated study time outside of class. The material is not easy, but I am confident in your ability to rise to the heights that you are no doubt capable of. I hope that you will enjoy your studies this year!