Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition

Course Number:

1001430

Bright Scholars:

Yes

Grade Level:

11, 12

Gold Seal Core Course:

Yes

Course Length:

Year

Gold Seal Voc. Course:

No

Graduation Area:

English

NCAA Core Course:

Yes

Prerequisites:

Three English credits; A grade of ‘B’ or higher in English III Honors or an ‘A’ or higher in English III; Recommend a 3.0 overall GPA, with a ‘B’ or higher Honors or Advanced Placement grade; Teacher recommendation is required.

This course prepares students to take the College Board Advanced Placement Examination in English Composition and Literature. Literary criticism, poetry analysis, and many novels will be taught. Students who take this course will be required to take the Advanced Placement test near the end of the school year. Students scoring 3 or higher may earn college credit depending on the institution.