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 written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, 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. (AP Seminar Course Description by the College Board) 

Welcome to AP Seminar. This challenging, college-level course will confront academic and real world topics that will require you to synthesize information from a variety of sources and communicate effectively through written essays, collaborative work, and oral and visual presentations.  By completing this course and passing a test in May, students may receive college level credit.  

AP Seminar is founded on the QUEST Framework: 

 -Question and explore  

-Understand and analyze arguments  

-Evaluate multiple perspectives  

-Synthesize ideas  

-Team, transform, and transmit

To prepare for this course and stay intellectually engaged over the summer, students are encouraged to working on the linked summer learning materials under their teacher's name. Having this assignment completed before entering the school year will ensure that you are better prepared to learn in AP Seminar.