Welcome to AP World Literature and Humanities!
World Literature is very exciting because through a thorough examination of it, one can better understand the development of language and culture as a global entity of which we are a part. As per the course description, you will study classical and contemporary World literature, tracing cultural heritage by looking at common themes and genres. You will receive instruction in explanatory, analytic, and persuasive writing that is thesis based and incorporates research. Due to the fact that this is also a humanities course, we will explore literature utilizing the scope of music and art to better understand cultural ties. In addition, we will also practice and refine your oral communication skills through presentations and group study. Be aware that the readings in this course (especially those early on) can be challenging and may need a second read, but I encourage you to open your minds and work hard to achieve your fullest potential.
As an AP class, this course could be classified as a highly intensive writing course. Since the goal of this course is to prepare you as best as possible to succeed on the AP Exam, we will spend copious amounts of time composing and analyzing literature. We will be focusing on making greater connections within your reading to not only world history and current events, but to other literary works, both past and present. You will be given supplemental reading to enhance your understanding of a given topic and expand your arsenal of literature to choose from when making comparisons. You are required to stay on top of your reading assignments, as we will move more quickly in order to cover more material. We will focus on critical thinking and application of knowledge through rigorous assessments and discussions, and of course through in-class essays, take home exams, research papers, literary analysis compositions and the like. You will gain a greater understanding of literature and its function in society and how to apply its content to make connections to the world as a whole.
Textbook and Class Reading:
Summer Reading:
King Lear (Shakespeare)
My Sister’s Keeper (Jodi Picoult)
Crime and Punishment (Fyodor Dostoevsky)
Class Texts and Novels:
Humanities: Volume I (Houghton Mifflin College)
Write for College: A Student’s Handbook (Great Source Ed. Group)
AP Literature and Composition: Preparing for the AP Exam (Amsco School Publications)
No Exit (Sartre)
Hamlet (Shakespeare)
Othello (Shakespeare)
The Little Prince (St. Exupéry)
Additional supplemental readings and handouts as determined
As an AP class, this course could be classified as a highly intensive writing course. Since the goal of this course is to prepare you as best as possible to succeed on the AP Exam, we will spend copious amounts of time composing and analyzing literature. We will be focusing on making greater connections within your reading to not only world history and current events, but to other literary works, both past and present. You will be given supplemental reading to enhance your understanding of a given topic and expand your arsenal of literature to choose from when making comparisons. You are required to stay on top of your reading assignments, as we will move more quickly in order to cover more material. We will focus on critical thinking and application of knowledge through rigorous assessments and discussions, and of course through in-class essays, take home exams, research papers, literary analysis compositions and the like. You will gain a greater understanding of literature and its function in society and how to apply its content to make connections to the world as a whole.
Textbook and Class Reading:
Summer Reading:
King Lear (Shakespeare)
My Sister’s Keeper (Jodi Picoult)
Crime and Punishment (Fyodor Dostoevsky)
Class Texts and Novels:
Humanities: Volume I (Houghton Mifflin College)
Write for College: A Student’s Handbook (Great Source Ed. Group)
AP Literature and Composition: Preparing for the AP Exam (Amsco School Publications)
No Exit (Sartre)
Hamlet (Shakespeare)
Othello (Shakespeare)
The Little Prince (St. Exupéry)
Additional supplemental readings and handouts as determined
