English 12 Part 1 (ENGL 0981)

This courses introduces students to a variety of Canadian/non-Canadian, classic and modern short stories. Students also read classic and modern poems and learn about poetic literary devices. Through these works, students learn to identify a variety of literary devices and elements, including symbol, theme, character, irony, historical context, and setting. Students learn how to write, research, and edit essays and paragraphs. Students also develop presentation and critical thinking skills.

Both ENGL 0981 and ENGL 0991 are required for completion of ABE Provincial level English (Literature)
Course code: ENGL 0981
Credits: 4.0
Length: 96.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ENGL&number=0981

Prerequisites

Composition 11, or equivalent, or department approval.

Schedule 1†

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41607January 1, 2025
to April 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre		Lefaivre, Jillian
41705February 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre		Manning, Garth
41803March 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre		Lefaivre, Jillian
42772April 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre		Manning, Garth
60700May 1, 2025
to August 22, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		MacDonald, Sherry

Schedule 2†

ENGL 0981 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41612January 6, 2025
to April 24, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: In Person/Online Option		McKay, Sandra
41701February 3, 2025
to April 24, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: In Person/Online Option		Tremblay, Lisa
41800March 3, 2025
to April 24, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: In Person/Online Option		Sedlar von Svojic, Mia

Schedule 3†

ENGL 0981 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
60705May 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre		Lefaivre, Jillian
60792June 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Broadway Youth Resource Centre		White, Jordan

Schedule 4†

ENGL 0981 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
60872May 5, 2025
to June 27, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Patterson, John
60870May 5, 2025
to June 27, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Patterson, John

Additional Information

  • 1. Short story
  • - Character
  • - Setting
  • - Theme
  • - Symbol
  • - Historical Context
  • - Irony
  • 2. Poetry
  • - Poetic devices
  • - Annotation

For class based courses, please apply online or in person and provide official transcripts.

For Self-paced courses, please phone 604.871.7366.

For courses at Broadway Youth Centre, please phone 604.709.5640 or email ABEYouth@vcc.ca.

For Visually Impaired courses, please call 604.871.7338 or drop by the Broadway campus during regular business hours to speak with the services coordinator for students with disabilities..

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *

  • College Initiative: $8.50/course
  • Campus Resource: $9.60/course
  • Student Union: $69/term
  • UPass: $180/term (if applicable)

 

* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.

You may be able to take part 1 or part 2 in either order or at the same time, depending on the delivery mode. Please contact either the self-paced or class-based departments for more information.

 

Contact the self-paced department at cca@vcc.ca.

Contact the class-based department at humanities@vcc.ca.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.