AP English Language and Composition

Prerequisite: English 11 and application that includes a writing sample and teacher recommendation; department approval required.

This Advanced Placement course is designed to engage qualified students who have a deep interest in literature and writing. Students have the opportunity to read, discuss and write about challenging texts of different genres, examining works for literary merit and richness of theme. They will continue to develop their analytical and creative writing skills, pushing their essays to a more sophisticated level. Works to be studied include Frankenstein, selected short stories, a Shakespearean play, at least two contemporary novels, and extensive work with diverse poetry. To prepare students to succeed in the English Literature Advanced Placement Examination in May, this course will consistently demand high quality reading, writing, and discussion.