Course Type:
Grading: Computer and Instructor Evaluated
Course Description: In-depth exploration of English and American literature. Poetry, short stories, drama, novels, and literary essays are analyzed. In addition to discussing works form each of these literary genres, the course concentrates on helping students to form their own interpretations of literary works. Advanced Placement Literature and Composition 1 is the first course in a two-course sequence designed to prepare students for the College Board Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Examination. Accordingly, the written projects in the course emphasize the analysis of literary excerpts, and the course devotes much time to the use and interpretation of literary devices. While this course helps prepare students for the College Board Examination, this examination is NOT required for completion of Advanced Placement Literature and Composition 1.
5 assignments, 4 projects, 3 examinations
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