English Studies 12 builds on and extends students’ previous learning experiences in ELA and EFP 10 and 11 courses. It is designed for all students and provides them with opportunities to:

• refine their ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and to achieve their personal and career goals
• think critically and creatively about the uses of language
• explore texts from a variety of sources, in multiple modes, and that reflect diverse worldviews
• deepen their understanding of themselves and others in a changing world
• gain insight into the diverse factors that shape identity
• appreciate the importance of self-representation through text
• contribute to Reconciliation by building greater understanding of the knowledge and perspectives of First Peoples
• expand their understanding of what it means to be educated Canadian and global citizens