AP Seminar

This course will engage students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational literary and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in research based written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. Students must complete the AP exam in order to receive credit for the course. AP Seminar is the first in a two course series that completes the AP Capstone curriculum. Students who successfully complete four AP courses and exams with a score of 3 or better, and the two AP Capstone courses are eligible for the AP Capstone Diploma awarded through the College Board. Tenth grade students completing the course will earn Sophomore English credit for the course. Other grade levels will receive elective credit.

What’s Next:

English III or AP Language and Composition