Course title
AP Seminar: English 10 HonorsPre-requisite
English 9 grade of A or English 9 Honors grade of B or betterCourse description
AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. This course aligns with the National Collegiate Honors Council’s expectations for university honors course pedagogy. The course format will follow these objectives in the delivery of the content: 1. Discussion and writing are the hallmarks of Honors classes. Students will consistently use writing, both in class and out, as a means to express ideas and prepare for discussions. 2. The course is discussion-oriented rather than lecture. The instructor provides background to inform the discussion and guide the research, as students are given time in advance to read, research and prepare their responses in writing. 3. Students work to develop the ability to think about a broad range of ideas and come to understand how scholars and artists work by reading and responding to primary source material, by exploring issues and problems in depth rather than quickly and superficially, and by being carefully exposed to and guided through the methods of many disciplines. Students learn to see the broad implications of each issue, as well as learn to analyze and synthesize the material. 4. Students work to become more independent as critical thinkers, demonstrating the ability to use knowledge and logic when discussing an issue or an idea, while considering the consequences of their ideas, for themselves, for others, and for society. The classroom environment is open to many perspectives and points of view, where students are encouraged to take intellectual risks and feel safe doing so.
School Country
United StatesSchool state
ArizonaSchool city
PhoenixHigh school
Horizon CLC Honors High SchoolSchool Address
16233 S 48th StSchool zip code
85048Requested competency code
EnglishDate submitted
Approved
YesApproved competency code
- ENGL
- 4 years of English