Students Will Learn

How to engage with literary criticism in a sophisticated manner
How to understand and analyze the key aspects of literary craftsmanship
How to construct literary arguments and defend a written thesis by drawing on literary elements
How to practice the fundamentals of classical rhetoric at the college-level
How to understand the major literary epochs, thus gaining a deeper understanding of our cultural heritage
How to succeed on the AP English Literature & Composition exam
How to better understand the major types of literature: poetry, drama, and narrative