This course emphasizes the development of literacy,critical thinking,and communication skills through the study of works in English by Aboriginal writers. Students will study the content, form,and style of informational texts and literary and media works,and will develop an appreciation of the wealth and complexity of Aboriginal writing. Students will also write reports,correspondence,and persuasive essays,and analyse the relationship between media forms and audiences.An important focus will be on establishing appropriate voice and using business and technical language with precision and clarity.