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IB English

This is the study of literature for students whose native or ÔbestÕ language is English. Students examine 15 works of literature, five of which must be World literature in translation. The Higher Level course is a pre-university course for students who intend to pursue the study of literature, or related studies at university. The emphasis of the course will be on developing the skill of independent literary analysis and the powers of expression, in both written and oral communication. Written compositions, exams and oral commentary will be assessed through internal (school) & external (IBO) assessment. All students enrolled in an IB subject must sit the external exam at the end of Year 2.

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Ap Literature

The AP English Literature and Composition course will engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students will deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide meaning and pleasure as well as such smaller scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. The course will include intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works of recognized literary merit. In addition to considering a workÕs literary artistry, the students will confront the author’s explicite or implicite teaching about life. Writing will be an integral part of the AP English Literature and Composition course and will focus on the critical analysis of literature and will include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays. All students enrolled in an AP subject must sit the external exam at the end of the school year.

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AP Language

The main goal of AP English Language and Composition is to develop the high-level skills students will need to read and write effectively in their college courses and in their personal and professional lives. Students will read and write many different kinds of essays: argumentative, expository, analytical, personal, even creative. Students signing up for AP English Language need to have the basic skills necessary to handle a high-level composition course. In addition a high degree of responsibility for class participation and independent learning is expected from students. AP language and Composition prepares students for the AP exam; all students enrolled must sit the College Board exam in May.

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