In this advanced portfolio-based course, students are introduced to the writing conventions in specific disciplines. They analyse academic texts, conduct discipline-specific research and produce critical writing about cultural, political, social, economic, scientific and/or environmental issues, focusing on national, regional and global contexts.
- Teacher: Brandi Hanna
This course exposes students to advanced general science concepts. Emphasis is on aspects of physical and earth science.
- Teacher: Andrew Moxey
Using an integrated approach, students focus on employment communications, communications in various business contexts and on the art of writing for business. Aspects emphasized include the simulation of various communication situations and stylistic devices necessary for business writing and meetings, locally and globally.
- Teacher: Lottis Shearer
This is the second of a two part sequence in Introductory Spanish. Students further develop communicative skills in speaking, writing, reading and listening comprehension. They also examine selected aspects of the Spanish world. (Not open to native speakers.)
- Teacher: Ricardo Trigueros
Students are introduced to the techniques of writing creatively by examining works of professional writers and workshopped pieces of their peers. Students develop their craft in poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction though exercises, workshops, revision and editing. They analyse elements and styles of creative writing while producing original works.
- Teacher: Ernestia Fraser