It might have to do with the actual curriculum. What sort of literature is required?
For mine, there's three different classes of literature I have to take if I want to get my DCS (Diploma of College Studies). First up, the class Literature and Writing involves doing the basics of literary analysis, and it's mostly about French literature. I only failed once.
Second, Literature and Imaginary involves the same topic as the previous one, except this time it's explanatory essay and the works are more about playing with your imagination. Naturally, they're trickier to do than the previous one, so this I where I failed twice in a row.
And then, we have Quebec Literature. I believe it's a combination of the previous classes with your critic thrown to the mix. This is also when you get to do the Ministerial Examination of College English. It's crucial for obtaining DCS.
Also, there's Language and Communication which finally doesn't involve much of literature, and is the only class I managed to have success on my first try. It's all about being fully aware on how should you communicate.
Every curriculum in Quebec is forced to go through 4 French/Literature classes, 3 philosophy classes, 2 English classes, 3 Physical Education classes, and 2 optional classes (next semester will have Quebec History replacing one of the 2 optional classes for newcomers).