Course title
AP Eng Lit/Comp HonPre-requisite
Completion of Honors English 10 or AP English Language & Composition or Honors American Experience 11 with a grade of B or better or English 10, American Literature & Composition or British Literature & Composition with a grade of an ACourse description
The AP English Literature and Composition course engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts; students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read; students consider a work’s structure; style and themes; as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language; imagery; symbolism and tone. The course includes intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods; concentrating on works of recognized literary merit. The writing required in an AP English Literature and Composition course is more than a mere adjunct to the study of literature. The writing that students produce in the course reinforces their reading. Since reading and writing stimulate and support one another; they are taught together in order to underscore both their common and their distinctive element. Writing is characterized by the following: a wide-ranging vocabulary used with denotative accuracy and connotative resourcefulness; a variety of sentence structures; including appropriate use of subordinate and coordinate constructions; a logical organization; enhanced by specific techniques of coherence such as repetition; transitions and emphasis; a balance of generalization with specific illustrative detail; and an effective use of rhetoric; including controlling tone; maintaining a consistent voice; and achieving emphasis through parallelism and antithesis. 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 learning 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 Honors HighSchool / district Address
16233 S 48th StreetSchool zip code
85048Requested competency code
EnglishDate submitted
Approved
YesApproved competency code
- ENGL
- 4 years of English