ENGLISH, GRADE 12, UNIVERSITY PREPARATION                                                                 ENG4U

Prerequisite: Grade 11 English

This senior level English course is a compulsory requirement for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.  As such, it emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills.  Students are taught to improve their writing skills to express ideas more forcefully and coherently; individual attention is paid to each student to help them overcome writing problems and produce work that is clear, coherent and articulate. Students will analyze a range of challenging literary works and they will write analytical and argumentative essays and a major paper for an independent literary research project. They will apply key concepts to analyze media works. An important focus will be on understanding academic language and using it coherently and confidently in discussion and argument.

We take full advantage of our travels in Italy to focus on such issues as how each national identity defines itself in terms of its literature, and how outsiders view and judge a foreign culture.  The range of intellectually-stimulating settings is huge.  We read The Tempest whilst overlooking the Bay of Naples, where Shakespeare begins his play. In Rome the Coliseum provides a powerful focus for discussion and writing.  The ducal palaces of Florence display both the glories and the evils of Renaissance Italy.  The magical canals of Venice are a feast for the imagination.

For their ISU (Independent Study Unit), students write journals reflecting on their experiences during the month.  This is an enjoyable and intellectually-stimulating way to explore Italian culture and society while earning a credit abroad.

WRITER'S CRAFT, GRADE 12                                                                                                    EWC4U

Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation

This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will analyse models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing. They will also complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study project and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.

STUDIES IN LITERATURE, GRADE 12, UNIVERSITY PREPARATION                                       ETS4U

Prerequisite: Grade 11 English

Italy’s history, beauty and philosophy have inspired English and American writers for centuries.  From the plays that Shakespeare set there to “the lost generation” of the early 20^th century, which included such notables as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Hart Crane and Gertrude Stein, artists and writers have long looked to Italy for a sense of “otherness”, or for relief from the ultra-conservative social norms of Britain and North America.  This course explores both the positive and negative reactions that Italy has inspired.  From John Ruskin’s hugely influential The Stones of Venice, which influenced the Pre-Raphaelite movement, to such 19^th century poets as Byron, Keats and Shelly, many sensitive writers have been drawn to Italy’s creativity and exoticism.  A particular focus will be placed on the post WWI generation of rebellious men and women who flocked to Italy, to the sites they had experienced in wartime, for a new and different kind of inspiration.  Fueled by their disillusionment, these expatriate nomads took the literary world by storm, challenging the conservative social conventions of previous generations.  One such “infamous” writer was James Joyce. Even other European writers, such as Thomas Mann, were deeply moved by Italy, in such works as Death in Venice.  Within this course you will be investigating how a wide selection of writers reacted, either realistically or romantically, to life in Italy.  You will analyze a range of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts and respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. You will also assess critical interpretations, write analytical essays, and complete an independent study project.

FASHION INDUSTRY, GRADE 12                                                                                              HNB40

Prerequisite: None

This course provides a historical perspective on fashion and design, exploring the origins, influence, and importance of fashion as an expression of national, cultural, religious, and personal identity. Students will learn about the many facets of the Canadian fashion industry, including both large-scale and small entrepreneurial enterprises, and its worldwide links, as well as gaining practical experience in garment design, production, and care. This course also refines students’ skills used in researching and investigating various aspects of the fashion industry.

VISUAL ARTS, GRADE 12                                                                                                          AV14M

Prerequisite: Visual Arts, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process when creating and presenting two- and three-dimensional art works using a variety of traditional and emerging media and technologies. Students will use the critical analysis ,process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society. The studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make connections between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.

Photography, Grade 11, University/College                                                            AWQ3M
Prerequisite: AWQ20 Intro Photography or AVI10/AVI20 Visual Arts, Open 

This course is for students who wish to build on their knowledge and abilities in photography (particularly digital photography) and expand their unique artistic expression. Students will learn about photographic history, discuss various techniques and technical quality, and discuss post digital processing. They will analyze photographic works of different genres and artists and analyze, interpret and critique their own work and those of other students in their class. Lighting, special effects, and computer manipulation will be covered.

Since we are travelling to various destinations abroad students will visit various galleries and museums to view art works and explore art history which will include both Canadian and World art forms. Being stationed abroad will be a great opportunity to develop your skills in an inspirational environment with varying types of landscape, monuments, and unique cultures as your subjects.

Topics will cover history, Fashion, Portraiture, Humans vs. Nature, Fine Arts, Photo Journalism, Corporate Marketing Photography, and Travel and Tourism – focusing on the countries you are visiting.

A select number of students’ photographs will be chosen by Global Journeys’ Marketing Staff to be used in GJ promotional material (brochures and website) and can be used for your future portfolios.

Get a chance to make the Front Cover of the GJ Brochure! Join us and get creative!

Photography, Grade 12 , University/College                                                           AWQ4M

Prerequisite: AWQ20 or AVI20 Visual Arts, Open Recommendations: AWQ30 

This course will further develop established technological and design skills and your photographic practice giving you the opportunity to create a professional portfolio in preparation for post-secondary education or to use the skills you learn in careers that require a creative flair. History, present trends and the future of photography will be discussed.

You will be able to use your personal experience abroad in this course while travelling to various sites and destinations – meeting locals,  photographing their life and expressing your perceptions of your travels and those you meet during your adventures. This course provides an opportunity to expand your boundries and artistic expression!

EXPERIENCE  THE ARTS:, Interdisciplinary Course, GRADE 12,                                    IDC4U

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college prep course in

Social Sciences and Humanities, Canadian and World Studies, or English

This course will help students develop and consolidate the skills required for and knowledge of different subjects and disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Students will apply the principles and processes of inquiry and research to effectively use a range of print, electronic, and mass media resources; to analyse historical innovations and exemplary research; and to investigate real-life situations and career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours. They will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicate new knowledge.

Italian:  Intro, Level 2                                                                                                        lwibd

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to enable students to begin to communicate with native speakers of the Italian language. Students will use simple language and read age- and language-appropriate passages for various purposes. They will explore aspects of the culture of Italy, including social customs and the arts, and will engage in everyday opportunities to hear, speak, and read the Italian language amongst Italian people.

Students will:

Identify sounds and demonstrate understanding of basic vocabulary and language structures by responding to statements, questions, and commands; communicate orally in different situations and for different purposes, using basic vocabulary and language structures.

Use standard Italian pronunciation; use basic vocabulary and language structures to ask and answer questions, and to make statements; apply knowledge of the cultural aspects of the international language by using oral language conventions appropriately (e.g., forms of greeting).

Read aloud with expression to develop standard pronunciation; write complete but simple sentences using basic vocabulary and language structures (e.g., describe family members, school routines).

ITALIAN: INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR ALSO AVAILABLE

Prerequisite: Level 3, LWICU / Level 4, LWIDU

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