Pre-requisite: 90% in English 11 or take an English 12 Assessment

Description: This Dual Credit course is English 12 taken in conjunction with Camosun College English 151 – Academic Writing Strategies. Supported by both a Spectrum teacher and a Camosun College instructor, students will experience the rigor of a post-secondary English course framed within the high school semester. This course provides core critical thinking, reading, research, and writing skills transferable to all academic disciplines. Students will practice various forms of academic writing, including summary, critical analysis, and written methods of inquiry, critique, and reflection. Students will be assessed based on assignments, a mid-term exam, and an in-class final exam.

Students completing this course will receive credit in both English 151 at Camosun College (transferable to various post-secondary institutions) as well as 8 credits towards graduation. Check the BC Transfer Guide website for specific information regarding post-secondary course transferability.