AP Seminar (130)

1 Credit
Grade 10
Prerequisite: English 1H, Teacher Recommendation and minimum of 3.25 HOS
The primary goals of the AP Seminar course are to help students understand how to study an issue from multiple perspectives, evaluate source information, and then develop and communicate effectively a logical, fact-based point of view. Students will practice and apply these skills through the exploration of the complex topics and by examining a variety of and often divergent or competing perspectives.

Students will gain a rich appreciation and understanding of issues through the following activities: reading articles and research studies; reading foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; viewing and listening to speeches, broadcasts, and/or personal accounts; and experiencing artistic work and performances.

This course will equip students with the skills to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. Students will develop an understanding of ethical research practices while following the AP Capstone Policy on Plagiarism and Falsification or Fabrication of Information. Students will have the opportunity to explore real-world issues from multiple perspectives and consider varied points of view to develop deep understanding of complex issues and topics in order to make connections between these issues and everyday life. Students will take the AP Seminar exam in May.

*This course fulfills the requirement for English 2 that is necessary for graduation. Additionally, it is the prerequisite for AP Research.

Standards, Indicators, and Scoring Criteria for AP Seminar