AP Literature and Composition (Period 3)

Requiring students to think, work and perform at college level, instruction in AP English Literature and Composition prepares students to take the AP English Literature and Composition examination offered by the College Board. Passing grades on the exam afford students college credit for this course, the amount of credit varying with each university. Students hone analytical, critical and evaluative skills while reading and discussing core literary works from the AP suggested reading list or equivalent works. Students cultivate the ability to convey ideas and arguments precisely, orally and in writing advanced essays, both timed and prepared. Typical AP titles include novels, plays, poetry and non-fiction works from the Renaissance through contemporary times and are multi-cultural in origin. All students enrolled in this class are required to take the AP English Literature Examination.