SYLLABUS DE COURS École secondaire publique Omer Deslauriers

SYLLABUS DE COURS
École secondaire publique Omer Deslauriers
Unité
administrative
Enseignant(e) :
Langues
Date d’élaboration :
2012-01-30
Claudette Agnew
Date de la dernière
révision:
2014-08-22
[email protected]
Titre du cours :
English 4U
Titre du programme-cadre :
Le Curriculum de l’Ontario English 11 e et 12e
Type de cours :
Pré-universitaire
Code du cours :
EAE 4U
Année d’études :
12
Valeur en crédit :
1
Cours préalable(s) :
English 3U
Description du cours :
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and creative and critical
thinking skills that are necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse
challenging literary texts from various countries, periods, and cultures, as well as a range of
informational and media texts; produce a variety of creative, persuasive, and analytical written and
media texts; and apply their knowledge of oral communication skills in a variety of formal and
informal contexts. Important focuses are independent research, the creative and precise use of
language, clear expression, and speaking with fluency and confidence.
Résumé du contenu du cours* :
Unité
Unit 1 The Essay and Grammar: overview of the development of language, critical grammatical
review, introduction to the formal essay. Discuss essay terms, structure, format, style, plagiarism,
paraphrase, and methods of development
Unit 2 Short fiction: A review of the elements of fiction, plot structure and critical thinking skills
using selected short stories.
Unit 3 Novel Study: An in-depth reading and study of texts using literary terminology and critical and
creative thinking skills.
Dracula , Frankenstein and 1984:: motifs and symbolism, the relationship between history and literary
production, and the idea of monstrosity, the concept of dystopia, political protest and satire, the battle
between science and romance
Unit 4 Drama Study: An in-depth reading a studying of classic and modern texts, further
strengthening abilities with terminology and critical and creative thinking skills.
Othello or King Lear and Death of a Salesman:
Unit 5 ISU An in-depth research paper that synthesizes ideas and information that includes
convincing supporting arguments. Formal presentation of analysis and research including effective
and creative multi-media elements
* Les titres des unités d’étude sont énumérés selon l’ordre dans lequel ces dernières seront présentées en classe
Temps
2 weeks and
throughout
4 weeks
8 weeks
6 weeks
throughout
Évaluation du rendement (épreuves sommatives)
Classroom activities (written and oral)
Seminars, debates, presentations
Journals
Tests/quizzes
Written assignments -- essays, creative work
Independent Study Unit
10%
Examen final
20%
TOTAL (70% pour le semestre + 10% ISU + 20% examen)
1ere étape
2eme étape
several
several
2-3
1–2
several
several
2–3
1–2
100%
* L’élève doit, à l’extérieur des heures de cours, consacrer environ 6 heures par semaine de préparation aux évaluations
sommatives (devoirs, évaluations formatives, étude personnelle, etc) et lecture des textes.
** L’élève doit obligatoirement compléter toutes les épreuves sommatives prévues dans le cadre du cours. En cas d’une
absence motivée lors d’une tâche d’évaluation sommative ou d’un retard lors de la remise des travaux, les modalités prévues
à l’agenda scolaire seront appliquées.
Attentes et/ou objectifs. À la fin du cours l’élève pourra
ORAL AND ORAL-VISUAL COMMUNICATION
- use active listening strategies and higher-order thinking skills to interpret, make inferences about, and respond to a variety
of situations for a variety of purposes;
- use appropriate speaking skills and strategies when communicating in formal and informal situations;
- prepare and deliver a variety of independent and collaborative oral and oral-visual communications, using appropriate
forms, conventions, and techniques ;
- analyse their listening and speaking strategies and set goals to improve their oral communication skills.
READING AND INTERPRETATION
- identify a variety of reading strategies and use them appropriately before, during, and after reading to understand ideas and
information in increasingly challenging texts;
- identify and describe the form, structure, and stylistic elements in a variety of literary texts, including modern texts and
works from various historical periods and cultures, and in informational texts, including media texts, produced for a variety of
audiences and purposes;
- demonstrate a range of critical literacy skills by analysing and assessing overt and implied messages in a text, the author’s
use of stylistic techniques, and the perspectives presented in the text;
- analyse their skills as readers and interpreters of texts and set goals for improvement.
WRITING AND REPRESENTATION
- use a variety of pre-writing strategies to generate ideas, and plan the content and organization of texts effectively and
according to their purpose and audience;
- apply strategies to select, organize, and document information for research purposes from a variety of texts and electronic
resources;
- write texts in a variety of forms and for various media, applying their knowledge of the stylistic techniques and other
characteristics associated with each form;
- revise, edit, and publish their texts to refine expression, correct errors, and present their work effectively;
- analyse their writing and producing strategies and set goals for improvement.
How to communicate with me:
E-mail
[email protected]
Telephone: 613-820-0992, extension 47301
You can always speak to me at the end of the class to arrange a mutually suitable time.