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AP English Literature/Composition

Title: 
AP English Literature/Composition
Course Code:
119593
Credits:
1.0
Prerequisite:
English 11
Tuition:
Free for Fairfax County Public School students taking this course as a part of their regular school course schedule. If a student is already taking 7 courses and decides to add an online course, a fee of $650 per year-long course will be applied. For out of county students, a tuition fee of $750 per year-long course must be paid at registration.
Teacher:

Robert S. Griese, 703-503-7589

Required Course Material:
The material necessary for this online course is contained within the course or issued to the student at the orientation meeting.
Class Begins:
September 14, 2009
Class Orientation
Session:
September 2009
Class Ends:
June 4, 2010
Registration Begins:
May 2009
Registration Ends: 
September 9, 2009
Description:
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement examination in English Literature and Composition, for which college credit and/or placement is given if a qualifying score is achieved. Students study composition and literary analysis at a level equivalent to that of a full-year introductory college course. Through in-depth studies of literary works, students sharpen their awareness of language and their understanding of the writer's craft. They establish critical standards for appreciating and evaluating literature. Completion of this course fulfills the English 12 course requirement. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement English exam.

All students are required to take the Advanced Placement English exam. See your counselor for details.

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