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English

The curriculum involves both the study and AP Seminar
practice of writing and the study of literature. Grades 10-12
Composition study will encompass the modes Course Number 197
of discourse, rhetorical strategies and Full Year Course - 1 credit
argumentation, critical analysis of literature, Prerequisite: Recommendation
and exposition. The study of literature will Estimated Fee: A.P. Test Registration
include a mix of world, English, and American Recommended For: College Bound
Career: CORE
literature. Students enrolling in this course are
expected to take the AP exam in May. AP Seminar is a foundational course that
engages students in cross-curricular
conversations that explore the complexities of
academic and real-world topics and issues by
analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an
inquiry framework, students practice reading
and analyzing articles, research studies, and
foundational literary and philosophical texts;
listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts,
and personal accounts; and experiencing
artistic works and performances. Students
learn to synthesize information from multiple

sources, develop their own perspectives in
research-based written essays, and design and
AP English Literature and deliver oral and visual presentations, both

Composition Option individually and as part of a team. Ultimately,

Grades 11-12 the course aims to equip students with the
Course Number OPT169 power to analyze and evaluate information
Full Year Course - 1 credit with accuracy and precision in order to craft
Prerequisite: Recommendation and communicate evidence-based arguments.
Estimated Fee: A.P. Test Registration Students enrolling in this course are expected
Recommended For: College Bound to take the AP exam in May.
Career: CORE

With recommendations from and the approval
of the College Board, the Advanced Placement
English Literature and Composition course
work models a college composition class.

The curriculum involves both the study and
practice of writing and the study of literature.
Composition study will encompass the modes
of discourse, rhetorical strategies and
argumentation, critical analysis of literature,
and exposition. The study of literature will
include a mix of world, English, and American
literature. Students enrolling in this course are
expected to take the AP exam in May.

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