This course is designed for students who have developed exceptional proficiencies in both critical reading and in advanced writing. In this course, students will strengthen their reading skills by analyzing numerous literary works in fiction and nonfiction. Reading tasks include whole group studies as well as independent assignments. Students will strengthen their writing skills by composing a variety of analytical and creative writing tasks. Writing tasks at the honors level will be composed with greater independence and demonstrate a more sophisticated level of analysis. This course will also cultivate students’ ability to synthesize their analytical and creative skills by conducting problem-based research projects.