AP Seminar is a foundational course in the College Board’s AP Capstone program, designed to develop students’ skills in research, analysis, argumentation, and collaborative problem-solving. In this course, students investigate real-world issues from multiple perspectives, analyze complex texts, and craft evidence-based arguments.
Students will learn to evaluate sources for credibility, synthesize information across texts, and communicate their findings through both written essays and multimedia presentations. The course emphasizes questioning, critical thinking, and the ability to view issues through interdisciplinary lenses.
Key components of AP Seminar include:
- The Individual Research-Based Essay and Presentation
- The Team Project and Presentation
- The AP Seminar Exam, which includes analysis of written arguments and synthesis of information from stimulus materials
Students will engage in frequent academic discussions, peer reviews, and collaborative work, all of which strengthen communication, research, and reasoning skills essential for college readiness.
AP Seminar is ideal for students who thrive on inquiry, enjoy exploring complex global and local issues, and are preparing for advanced academic pathways, including AP Research and college-level coursework.
Students will take the mandatory English II End of Course (EOC) Exam at the completion of this course.