AP English Literature and Composition

ENG1943 - Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition

40 weeks

1 credit ($)

AP English Literature and Composition is a senior elective full year course designed to sharpen reading and writing skills, covering British and American literature from the 16th century to modern day. The course covers poetry, plays, short stories and novels. Writing assignments range from informal pieces, timed essays, persuasive literary essays, creative pieces, and those based on modeling style, diction, detail, syntax and tone. Students learn to be concise and cogent in their language and work on advanced composition skills. Emphasis is placed on writing ideas in order to clarify them. A research paper is required in the last quarter. This course is strongly recommended for any student who is preparing to major in English or the humanities in college. Students are required to take the AP exam presented by the College Board in the spring.