AP Literature and Composition 

 

This College Board AP course engages students in the careful and deliberate 

reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close 

reading of selected texts, students will deepen their understanding of the 

ways that writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for 

their readers. As they read, students will consider a work’s structure, style, 

and themes, as well as such elements as the use of figurative language, 

imagery, symbolism, and tone. The syllabus includes works from various 

genres and periods, concentrating on works of recognized literary merit. 

Thoughtful discussion and writing accompany all reading. The approach to 

the close reading that students practice in this course involves three 

important elements: the experience of literature, the interpretation of 

literature, and the evaluation of literature. (Source: http://

apcentral.collegeboard.com) Students will take the Advanced Placement 

Exam in the spring of their senior year.