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AP Literature and Composition: Course Overview

AP Literature and Composition: Course Overview. Overview. “ Students choosing AP English Literature and Composition should be interested in studying literature of various periods and genres and using this wide reading knowledge in discussions of literary topics ”

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AP Literature and Composition: Course Overview

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  1. AP Literature and Composition: • Course Overview

  2. Overview • “Students choosing AP English Literature and Composition should be interested in studying literature of various periods and genres and using this wide reading knowledge in discussions of literary topics” • Focus on: the experience of literature, the interpretation of literature and the evaluation of literature

  3. Basic Objectives • Identify Literary devices and explain how they create meaning in a particular text • Develop a sophisticated writing and reading styles. • Become familiar with literary theory and movements.

  4. Types of Writing • To Understand: Response and Reaction papers • To Explain: Analysis, Interpretation, and Explication papers: Language and Structure • To Evaluate: Making and Explaining arguments and exploring social/ cultural value • activities: annotation, free-writing, journaling.

  5. Units of Study • 1. The Short Story 5. Poetry • 2. Satire 6. Modern Drama • 3 Tragedy 7. Research • 4 The Novel

  6. Outside Readings. • 5 books • (2) Pre 1900 • (2) Post 1900 • (1) Shakespeare

  7. Necessary Materials • Course notebook and reading journal • Class Folder • Senior Project Folder/ Portfolio

  8. Course Texts • Norton Introduction to Literature, 9th edition • British Literature Text • Misc. Course Readings.

  9. Class Rules • 1. Be on time • 2. Treat each other w/ respect • 3. Come prepared

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