Grades: 10, 11 and 12
Subject Area/Course Credit: English or elective, 1 credit
Prerequisite: C+ or above in English 9 or English 10 or teacher recommendation.
In a world of so much information, who knows what to believe? This course explores the “real world” and asks students to consider differing perspectives on issues such as social pressure, propaganda, and artificial intelligence. Students will: examine a variety of informational texts and assess their credibility; learn to structure written arguments; and deliver powerful presentations. Students will also read two longer, book-length works to supplement their research. Past students continue to share how much opportunity there was to develop their own interests. You are encouraged to study what interests you. Students may choose to take this course in preparation for the AP Seminar exam, or for ZIS credit as English Research and Composition.