The Communications 11 and 12 curriculum incorporates components from the province's 1985 Communications 11 and 12 curriculum, contributions of groups of British Columbia educators, and much of the content and intent of the Western Consortium Common Curriculum Framework of Outcomes for English Language Arts K to 12.
Communications 11 and 12 is intended to help students develop the language competency fundamental to many opportunities in life, including continued learning, employment, and social interaction. The curriculum provides students with opportunities to study a broad range of informational and literary works and to practice using language in written, oral, and visual forms for a variety of functions. The curriculum places special emphasis on ensuring that students graduate with strong basic language skills.
Graduation Requirements for English Language Arts K to 12
All BC students are required to take English Language Arts from Kindergarten to Grade 12. In Grade 12, one of English Language Arts 12, Communications 12, or Technical and Professional Communications 12 will satisfy graduation requirements. A student who successfully completes Communications 11 may take any of the three Grade 12 English language arts courses.
Revised: March 5, 1999
