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English Literature & Composition AP
Pre-requisite: See Honors & AP Course Criteria
In AP Literature and Composition, students learn to read and to analyze some of the finest poetry, plays, novels, short stories and essays selected from various times and various cultures. Students learn to explore meaning in literature by being attentive to language. Students practice supporting interpretations by noting details and patterns found in the text, comparing their interpretations with those proposed by others, and modifying their own ideas as they learn more and think more. Writing assignments are frequent and varied; students practice both in class and out of class writing. Writing assignments are meant to lead students to insights into a work of literature or, alternatively, to record some insight into human behavior. Students are immersed in a community of discourse, one in which ideas are exchanged freely. The result is often a high level of verbal communication and reasoning. In May of each year, students take the national AP exam for possible college credit. A summer reading list will be distributed in June; required works must be completed by the date of the first class meeting in August.
English Language & Composition AP
Pre-requisite: See Honors & AP Course Criteria
AP Language and Composition provides a rigorous AP English course that complements AP English Literature and Composition and provides an opportunity for further study of nonfiction as well as advanced composition skills. The College Board suggests curriculum for the course "places a strong emphasis on the development of proficient reading and writing skills. In particular, thorough, efficient reading and contextual understanding of rigorous nonfiction materials and the ability to write organized and developed pieces that demonstrate a strong stylistic and expressive command over the English language. As well as engaging in varied writing tasks, students become acquainted with a wide variety of prose styles from many disciplines and historical periods, and gain understanding of the connections between writing and interpretive skill in reading. Concurrently, to reflect the increasing importance of graphics and visual images in texts published in print and electronic media, students are asked to analyze how such images both relate to written texts and serve as alternative forms of texts themselves. In addition, the informed use of research materials and the ability to synthesize varied sources (to evaluate, use, and cite sources) are integral parts of this course." In May of each year, students take the national AP exam for possible college credit. A summer reading list will be distributed in June; required works must be completed by the date of the first class meeting in August.
Seminar AP
Pre-requisite: See Honors & AP Course Criteria
AP Seminar, which is the first research and writing course in the AP Capstone program, is an inquiry-based writing and research course that seeks to engage students, both collaboratively and individually, in cross-curricular conversations and research that explore real-world topics from multiple perspectives. Students learn to analyze and evaluate texts with accuracy and precision to effectively write and present evidence-based arguments. AP Seminar culminates with two (2) Performance-based tasks (one group paper and presentation and one individual paper and presentation) and one (1) traditional AP Written Exam. AP Seminar can fulfill either an 11th grade or 12th grade English credit.
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 11-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 10-12
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