EAL4U Préuniversitaire
English Literature (English Literature)

In this introductory module, you will explore techniques of narration such as plot, setting and characterization as these are used in short stories. You will read, analyze and discover a variety of short stories from Canadian and international authors. You will learn to analyze literature using specific literary lenses, helping you to gain insight into the work.

In this module, you will read, analyze and interpret two plays from contrasting historical periods (one from the Elizabethan era and one from the 20th century) with the expectation of comparing and contrasting both styles of literature. You will develop an understanding of how plays are inspired by the playwright’s perception of reality and the culture of the times in which they are presented.

In this module, you will immerse yourself in 18th and 19th century literature by reading a novel and a section of poetry of this time period. You will complete research to build background knowledge on the time period. You will further develop your literary analysis skills and demonstrate high-level critical thinking skills by making connections between the role of literature and the creation of personal identity.

In this module, you will examine modern trends in literature and film, focusing on overall truth and identity. You will study the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and examine other modern works of literature in a variety of genres (poetry, short stories). You will draw parallels between the views of professional critics of literature and your own views. You will consider the themes of truth, reconciliation and identity as they apply to modern literature, based on the study of the works of an Indigenous author of your choice.