Grade 12, English, University Preparation, ENG4U

This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms.

An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.

Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation

Ministry Course Title: English, Grade 12, University Preparation.
Common Course Name: English
Course Code: ENG4U
Grade: 12
Course Pathway Type: University Preparation
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation
Curriculum Policy Document:  The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: English, (2007) Revised 
Course Developer: Ontario Online School Course Development Team
Department: English
Initial Development Date: May 2020
Most Recent Revision Date: Ongoing – course direction is determined through collaboration between teachers and students