1195 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition is designed to challenge the student’s ability to think critically, to analyze and evaluate literature and its literary devices, and to write analytical essays effectively. The course draws from a diverse selection of literature from various genres, eras, topics, themes, and authors from an array of backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures. In addition, information concerning cultural, historical, philosophical, and psychological influences is addressed. The genres include the epic, drama, novel, novella, short stories, and a major focus on poetry. Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition aims to refine and improve the student’s writing style, voice, grammar, mechanics, organization, and expression. Students will analyze literature both independently and collaboratively with classmates using an array of synchronous and asynchronous technological resources. In addition, each student will prepare a research paper on literary criticism using the current MLA standards and the use of electronic sources. Projects and other assignments incorporate multimedia to enhance the student’s modern literacy skills, including the multimodalities of textual, visual, auditory, verbal, kinetic, and participatory communication methods. The Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition course prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Exam. Student work will be required outside of class time.
Prerequisites
- Successful completion of English 9 and English 10 or AP English Language and CompositionStudents should enjoy reading and must exhibit an advanced vocabulary and knowledge of the mechanics of language (required).
- Students must have a strong background in history, display an interest in current events, show initiative and demonstrate the ability to work independently. A mastery of the skills learned in previous English courses is essential.
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All texts are presented in the course as e-texts online. However, hard copies are recommended for lengthy texts like Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad and Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Students will also be required to select one novel from a list of choices each semester. These books can be found at a school or local library. |
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Cliffs AP English Literature & Composition by Allan Casson, 2nd edition |
9780764586866 |
Wiley Publishing, Inc. |
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