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English A: Language and Literature
English A: Language and Literature is offered at both Higher and Standard Levels. In this course, the
study of texts forms a focus for developing a clear understanding of the constructive nature of
language. Texts will be understood on the basis of form, content, purpose, and audience.
Aim: To develop in students skills of textual analysis and the understanding that texts, both literary and
non-literary, can be seen as autonomous yet simultaneously related to culturally determined reading
practices.
Course Outline
Year 1
Part
(Semester 1)
Language in a
Cultural Context
Units/Themes
Major Assessments
Further oral activity
Language and the
Community
Written Task1
Language and the
individual/Identity
Skill Focus Area
Paper 1 Skills
Text Types
Fiction
Film
Newspaper Articles
Announcements
Blogs
TV program
Advertisements
Short stories
Poems
Excerpts
Music
(Semester 2)
Literature – Critical
Study
Language and power
Things Fall Apart
PLA
Individual Oral
Commentary
Written Task 2
Purple Hibiscus
PLA
Speeches
News articles
Short stories
Poems
Manifesto
Advertisements
Poetry
Skill Focus Area
Paper 1 and 2 Skills
Langstone Hughes
Poetry PLA
Year 2
(2012 – 2013)
Part
(Semester 1)
Units/Themes
Major Assessments
Text Types
Textual bias
Further oral activity
Newspaper articles
Language and Mass
Communication
Stereotypes
Written Tasks
Popular culture
Skill Focus Area
Paper 1 and 2 Skills
Language and the state
Media institutions
Persuasive Language
Magazines
Websites
Radio programs and
transcripts
Film
Advertisements
Speeches
Literary works
TV shows
Music
Blogs
Cartoons
(Semester 2)
Literature – Texts and
Contexts
Language and social
relations
Written Tasks
A Doll’s House PLT
Language and
communities
Skill Focus Area
Paper 1 and 2 Skills
Film
News articles
Literary works
News reports
Short Stories
Music
Master Harold and the
Boys PLA
Death of a Salesman
PLA
Summary of Class Routines and Procedures (students have detailed version).
Come to class punctually and prepared to study (bring pens, pencils, scissors, highlighters pens,
markers etc).
Be organized. Develop a system of storing your learning materials e.g. in a binder. Ensure that your
notes are neat.
Be respectful, resourceful and responsible.
Observe all deadlines and complete assignments as required.
Consequences of disregarding class rules:
1.
2.
3.
Warning.
An email or call home to parents, loss of privileges, or other action deemed appropriate
by the teacher.
Discipline report presented to the dean for further action.
Teacher: Elizabeth Onayemi
[email protected]
NB: Please note that the program of study is subject to change depending on individual and class
needs.