AP English Literature & Composition grade

AP English Literature and Composition is an introductory college-level literary analysis course. Students cultivate their understanding of literature through reading and analyzing texts as they explore concepts like character, setting, structure, perspective, figurative language, and literary analysis in the context of literary works. Students will write 3-4 formal research-based literary analyses, in addition to in-class essay writing.

Prerequisite

Final year average of an A in Honors American Literature or an A or B in AP English Language & Composition

Special Purchases

Required books (hard copies): Beowulf; Paradise Lost; Hamlet; Wuthering Heights; Heart of Darkness; 1984.

Homework Estimate

1- 2 hours on average per class meeting

Major Concepts Covered

Critical reading of literature, including prose and poetry, and writing literary analyses

Insider Information

Students must be comfortable with reading and writing large amounts and sharing their writings and opinions publicly for critique. A successful student will enjoy writing and possess a desire to develop a wide range of writing styles with a high level of personal responsibility. Assignments may be more abstract and holistically graded than in other literature courses.

Research-based literary analysis papers (as opposed to multiple choice/short answer tests) will comprise the bulk of test grades, and grades will not come as quickly as in the honors course. The instructor is available for student writing conferences. As this course is a college-level course that can earn college credit, student initiative and responsibility are essential.

This course is available for dual enrollment through the College at Southeastern.