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FUTURES IMAGINED**
Dystopian & Science Fiction Year 5 credits GRADE 12

Step into a world of speculative fiction where society’s most pressing questions meet imagined futures and
technological “what ifs.” This course invites students to explore the captivating realms of dystopian worlds,
ethical dilemmas, and future possibilities that push the boundaries of societal norms and individual freedom.
Through a mix of classic and contemporary texts and works by groundbreaking authors like Octavia Butler,
Rebecca Roanhorse, Emily St. John Mandel, N.K. Jemisin, and Cixin Liu—students will grapple with complex
themes of government control, environmental degradation, and the essence of resistance. In this
discussion-driven class, students will dissect how these authors expose fears and hopes for humanity’s future,
challenge assumptions about justice and power, and probe the possibilities of human resilience. Each text
provides a lens for examining current ethical dilemmas, while inspiring reflections on how these speculative
worlds mirror and critique our own society. Ideal for those fascinated by “what comes next,” this course offers
an immersive experience in analyzing the forces that shape our present and imagining the futures that
await.Requirements include summer reading, a research project, & independent reading throughout the
school year.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH
LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION** (Sr.) Year 5 credits GRADE 12
*Dual Credit Opportunity*
Prerequisite: Students who have earned a 90% average or better in English III Accelerated.
Students who have successfully completed Advanced Placement English Language and
Composition as juniors may not take this course. Summer reading assignments are required.

Students who achieve an A or B average in this course will have the opportunity to earn 3
college credits from Camden County College.

In this survey of world literature, students will read selections, which range from the earliest epics to the
contemporary literature of a variety of cultures. The study of composition will emphasize the rhetorical styles of
argumentation, narration, and exposition. Writing and critical reading with attention to the nuances of
language, characteristics of style, and awareness of audience are practiced. Although not required, students
are expected to take the Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Examination. Completing
summer reading and writing assignments is required.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH
LITERATURE & COMPOSITION Year 5 credits GRADE 12
*Dual Credit Opportunity*

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 75% or better in AP Language & Composition Jr.
Summer reading assignments are required.
Students who achieve an A or B average in this course will have the opportunity to earn 3
college credits from Camden County College.

This is the fourth year of a four-year sequential program for highly talented students. The course engages
students in the close reading and critical analysis of literature to extend their understanding of the ways writers
use language. Literary works will be studied to analyze structure, style, themes, and elements, including the
use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Students in this course are expected to engage in
close readings that require text annotations and to produce writing that requires extensive analysis that
represents engagement in a creative process, and that adheres to MLA style conventions when required.
Although not required, students are expected to take the Advanced Placement English Literature and
Composition Examination. Completing summer reading and writing assignments is required.

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