Dublin High English: AP English Literature And Composition

AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

Grade Level:                                   12

Length:                                             1 year

Prerequisite:                                     Teacher recommendation; GPA; Attendance; Essay Placement Exam

Graduation:                                     Fulfills one year of the four-year English requirement

College Prep:                                   Fulfills CSU/UC English requirement

This intensive college-level course is designed for the student who has demonstrated exceptional interest and ability in English. Students are challenged to read independently from a variety of genres, analyze the works, keep notes, write in-class essays and longer papers, and engage in small and large group discussions. Summer reading is assigned and students may earn college credit when they take the required Advanced Placement exam in English Literature.