Cardinal Leger Secondary School
English Department
Course Name: Media Studies
Course Code: E MS3O
Ministry Guidelines: T he O ntario C ur riculum G rades 9 and 10 E nglish 2007
Level: Grade 11 Open
Course Overview: This course emphasizes knowledge and skills that will enable students to understand media
communication in the twenty-first century and to use media effectively and responsibly. Through analysing the forms and
messages of a variety of media works and audience responses to them, and through creating their own media works,
students will develop critical thinking skills, aesthetic and ethical judgement, and skills in viewing, representing, listening,
speaking, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
U N D E RST A N D I N G A N D I N T E RPR E T I N G M E D I A T E X TS
and Responding to Media T exts: demonstrate understanding of a variety of media
Understanding
texts;
Deconstructing
Media T exts: deconstruct a variety of types of media texts, identifying the codes,
conventions, and techniques used and explaining how they create meaning.
M E D I A A N D SO C I E T Y
Media Perspectives: analyse and critique media representations of people, issues,
Understanding
values, and behaviours;
Understanding
the Impact of Media on Society: analyse and evaluate the impact of media on
society.
T H E M E D I A I N D UST R Y
Industry and A udience: demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which the creators of media
texts target and
attract audiences;
O wnership and
Control: demonstrate an understanding of the impact of regulation, ownership, and
control on access, choice, and range of expression.
PR O D U C I N G A N D R E F L E C T I N G O N M E D I A T E X TS
Producing Media T exts: create a variety of media texts for different audiences and purposes, using
effective forms, codes, conventions, and techniques;
C areers in Media Production: demonstrate an understanding of roles and career options in a variety
of media industries;
Metacognition: demonstrate an understanding of their growth as media consumers, media analysts,
and media producers.
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Cardinal Leger Secondary School
English Department
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Evaluation
E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Term Work 70% Knowledge and Understanding 25% Thinking 25% Communication 25% Application 25% Final Assessment 30% Formal Examination 15% Culminating Task Students will read an Accelerated
Reader novel of their choice 15% Course Total 100% Responsibility
Organization
Independent
Work
Collaboration
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
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assignments. Students are expected to complete assignments and to
adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set
by the teacher.
Units of study
10% Penalty
Zone
Closure Date
1 school day late ±
3%
2 school days late
± 6%
3 school days late
± 10%
Maximum penalty
of 10%
Once the closure
date has passed,
work is considered
incomplete and a
mark of zero
applies.
Initiative
SelfRegulation
Fulfills responsibility and
commitments.
Takes responsibility for
and manages own
behavior.
Devises and follows a
plan and process for
completing tasks.
Establishes priorities
and manages time
Independently monitors,
assesses, and revises
plans to complete tasks
and meet goals.
Uses class time to
complete tasks.
Accepts various roles
and an equitable share
of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-topeer relationships.
Looks for and acts on
new ideas and
opportunities.
Approaches new tasks
with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and
monitors progress
towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or
assistance when
needed.
Unit 1: Introduction to Media- 7 key concepts
Unit 2: Television- Broadcasting Codes
Unit 3: Advertising- Selling & Persuading
Unit 4: Film
Unit 5: Print Media- Journalism
Parent Signature: _______________________ Student Signature: ______________________
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