Course Expectatations
AP Senior English
2013-2014
Rick DelleChiaie
Contact Info: 978-794-1711 Ext. 50120
Email: dellechiaier@northandover.k12.ma.us
Course Overview:
Senior AP English is a college level World Literature class which explores the literature from
man’s earliest writings through modern times. Through the study of the classics from world
literature students will learn to analyze and synthesize the themes from disparate cultures and
time periods. A number of academic disciplines are brought to bear in the exploration of this
literature and its universal themes such as psychology, anthropology, philosophy, and history. The
theme of the hero and his journey will be explored thoroughly as well the universal symbols that
accompany this theme. The course also prepares the student for the AP Literature and
Composition exam which culminates the course.
Textbooks/Supplementary Materials
World Masterpieces
How to Read Literature Like a Professor
The Power of Myth
The Odyssey
Selections from the Old and New Testaments
The Inferno
Lord Jim
Madame Bovary
Heart of Darkness
Waiting for Godot
The Metamorphosis
Man ad His Symbols
Demian
Narcissus and Goldmund
Hamlet
Siddhartha
The Plague
The Stranger
Necessary Materials
Notebook
Writing utensil
Folder for handouts
Grading Policy
Quizzes=1 grade
Tests=2 grades
Essays=2 grades
Projects=2 grades
Late papers lose 5 points for the first day and 10 points a day after that. Papers are to be printed
out and handed in personally, not emailed.
Homework Policy
AP English is a reading intensive course. Students are expected to be reading every night and will
usually have at least two books that they are reading at the same time.
Attendance: Attendance policy is as outlined in the student handbook. If students can’t attend
this class then they should not be enrolled in this class. Make-up policy is outlined in the student
handbook.
Class Behavior:
Students are expected to behave in a mature and respectful manner at all times and to use
language that is appropriate in a classroom environment.
Course Expectatations
Senior English
2010-2011
Rick DelleChiaie
Contact Info: 978-794-1711 Ext. 50120
Email: dellechiaier@northandover.k12.ma.us
Course Overview:
English 12 provides students with the tools and guidance they need to read, comprehend, analyze,
and synthesize major works of World Literature. The purpose of World Literature studies is to
promote understanding of the roots of our own culture through comparative study. Students will
study the formation of culture, beliefs, and values in other civilizations through philosophical,
religious, and mythological systems of thought. The hero’s journey, a pervasive world-wide
cultural motif, provides the archetype for comparisons and contrasts between ancient and modern
cultures.
Textbooks/Supplementary Materials:
World Masterpieces
The Odyssey
Selections from the Old and New Testaments
Selections from the Koran
The Inferno
The Alchemist
Demian
Hamlet
Siddhartha
The Plague
The Stranger
Necessary Materials:
Notebook with folder for handouts
Writing Utensil
Grading Policy:
Quizzes=1 grade
Tests, Essays, Projects=2 grades
Homework/Reading quizzes=2 grades over the course of the trimester
Homework Policy:
Students will usually have some type of reading assignment every night. Writing assignments,
occurring less frequently, will be due in hard copy form on the pre-designated due and subject to a
5 point deduction for the first day late and 10 points for every day after. After 5 days late, points
earned, if any, are subject to the discretion of the teacher. No emailed papers will be accepted.
Attendance/Make-up Privileges:
Students are subject to credit reduction as outlined in the school handbook for chronic
tardiness/absence. Make-up privileges for missed work are in accordance with the guidelines
outlined in the student handbook.
Class Behavior:
Students are expected to come to class ready to learn. They are to behave respectfully toward
their peers and to their teacher and to use language that is appropriate to the classroom
environment.