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Advanced Placement English Literature

Goal 1

The learner will express and reflect upon reactions to print and non-print resources.

Goal 2

The learner will inform an audience by exploring literature to explain its artistry and its underlying social and cultural values.

Goal 3

The learner will develop an argument which addresses and assesses the human condition through a study of universal themes.

Goal 4

The learner will explore and provide critical perspectives through deliberate and thorough analysis, interpretation and evaluation of text.

Goal 5

The learner will engage in an intensive study of representative works of recognized literary merit from various genres and time periods with a strong focus on the 16th through the 21st century.

Goal 6

The learner will demonstrate understanding and mastery of standard written English and stylistic maturity.