AP Language & Composition

This junior level class will provide both a survey of U.S. literature and preparation for the AP English Language Exam. This course focuses on the development of sophisticated skills in English as they pertain to literature and to language. Along with their readings in U.S. literature students will study writing style usage and practice rhetorical analysis of fiction and nonfiction, with a greater focus on the latter. The study of language itself, differences between oral and written discourse, formal and informal languages, and historical changes in speech and writing will often be used as an organizing strategy.  Students may sign up to take the Advanced Placement examination for college credit in English.