AP Seminar

AP Seminar is an inquiry-based course that aims to engage students in cross-curricular research and conversations to explore the complexities of academic and real-world issues. Students explore these complexities by making thematic connections between multiple perspectives and lenses (e.g., cultural, social, artistic, philosophical, political, historical, environmental, economic, scientific, futuristic, ethical) [CR 1]. Students gain a rich appreciation and understanding of these real-world issues by reading articles and research studies; reading foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; viewing and listening to speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and by experiencing artistic works and performances [CR 3]. 

Students are empowered with the skills necessary to research and analyze information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments [CR 2], while practicing ethical research [CR 4]. Students also work collaboratively with a team to identify, investigate, analyze, and evaluate a real-world or academic problem or issue; consider and evaluate alternatives or options; propose one or more solutions or resolutions; and present and defend the argument for their solutions through a multimedia presentation [CR 5]. Students then work independently to identify another research question based on provided stimulus material from the College Board; research the issue; analyze, evaluate, and select evidence to develop an argument; present and defend a conclusion; and produce a multimedia presentation to be delivered to their peers.