ETS4U:  Studies in Literature, University Preparation, Grade 12

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.

Note:  At Holy Name of Mary, this course focuses on Moral Themes in Literature: The Drama of the Soul’s Choice.

Prerequisite:   English, Grade 11, University Preparation

Course Texts: 

• The Screwtape Letters  (replacement cost:  $20.00)
• The Lord of the Rings (replacement cost:  $20.00)
• The Picture of Dorian Gray (replacement cost:  $20.00)

OVERALL EXPECTATIONS

• Understanding Texts: read and demonstrate and understanding of a variety of literary texts from different countries, cultures and historical periods;
• Analyzing Texts: respond to and analyze literary texts to develop and extend their understanding of how content, form, and style in combination communicate meaning and enhance a text’s effectiveness;
• Critical literacy: demonstrate an understanding that the perspective of the author, the reader, and the text all influence the reading experience;
• Literary Criticism:  use literary criticism to enhance their understanding of literature;
• The Role of Literature in Society: assess the importance of literature as a social and cultural force.

Student Expectations

• Students are expected to have a Dictionary for use in class and at home.
• Use of secondary sources is not permitted

Learning Practices

• Modeling of Reading
• Individual Conferences
• Exemplars / Modeling of Assignments

Units of Study *some variation in order may occur

Unit 1: Epistolary Novel -The Screwtape Letters 

• Evaluation
  • Vocabulary/Sentence test #1
  • Vocabulary/Sentence test #2
  • Writing Assignment
• Resources
  • The Screwtape Letters
  • Teacher handouts

 

Unit 2:  Film Text:  Casablanca

• Evaluation
  • Quizzes
  • Character analysis
• Resources
  • Casablanca
  • Teacher handouts
     

Unit 3:The Detective Story – Father Brown Stories

• Evaluation
  • Reading assessments
  • Character analysis.  Independent study project.
• Resources
  • Father Brown Stories
  • Teacher handouts
    

 

Unit 4: The Lord of the Rings

• Evaluation
  • Reading Quizzes
  • Writing Assignment
• Resources
  • The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; the Return of the King
    

 

Unit 5: The Law of Human Nature - Essays

• Evaluation
  • Reading assessments; culminating task
• Resources
  • Mere Christianity
  • Teacher handouts
     

Unit 6:  Film Text – A second film

• Evaluation
  • Quizzes
  • Comparative character analysis
  • Media Presentation
• Resources
  • A second film; film script

Unit 7: Novel Study – The Picture of Dorian Gray

• Evaluation
  • Content Activity
  • Summative evaluation essay
• Resources
  • The Picture of Dorian Gray;   teacher handouts
     
    

Course Mark Breakdown

Term Work: 70%

Summative Evaluation: 30%      (Part One 10%, Part Two 20%)

External link:  www.mla.org