Students continue to study grammar, usage, mechanics, vocabulary, and library research skills. This course continues the study of literary forms. Composition focuses on descriptive, narrative, and expository essays. Students continue to study grammar, usage, mechanics, and library research skills. This course focuses on reading and discussing works of nonfiction of recognized literary merit and writing critical analyses of American Literature.
Composition focuses on style in exposition and argumentation.
An extensive literary research paper with a passing grade is required. The readings and assignments in the two classes will be coordinated. Enrollment in American Studies is an automatic enrollment in both A.P. classes. Instructor approval is required. This course includes the chronological study of American literature.