AP Seminar Course Overview
AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in research based written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual perspectives, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments.
GOALS:
The AP Capstone program aims to empower students by engaging them with rigorous
college-level curricula focused on the skills necessary for successful college
completion; extending their abilities to synthesize information from multiple
perspectives and apply skills in new situations and cross-curricular contexts;
enabling them to collect and analyze information with accuracy and precision;
cultivating their abilities to craft, communicate, and define evidence-based
arguments; and providing opportunities for them to practice disciplined and
scholarly research skills while exploring relevant topics that appeal to their
interests and curiosity.
