English Language Arts 30-2 is a course which has a functional orientation emphasizing clear skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing. Students undertake communication activities as they study short stories, non-fiction, poetry, modern and Shakespearean plays, films, and novels, This course helps prepare students for further training in college diploma programs or for situations they may encounter in the world or work. Students will study the novel, short stories, poetry, and drama and learn to represent ideas visually.