This courses introduce the vital practices of critical reading, writing about ideas and texts, and collaborative learning through discussion and debate. They explore themes like history, culture, theatre, film, technology, and media-old and new-as well as digital literacy. Students are also able to complete a concentration in Creative Writing, which sharpens skills in style and strategy and offers several prizes and publication opportunities.
International applicants must demonstrate academic strength in a high school program of college/university preparatory courses with subject distribution, other minimum requirements, and academic standing comparable to that required of Canadian applicants. Criteria such as academic achievement and rank in class will also be considered in admission decisions.