AP World Languages

SPANISH LANGUAGE ADVANCED PLACEMENT Weighted 0.50

2 SEMESTERS 2 CREDITS

Grade 12

Prerequisite: Spanish III

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Advanced Placement program in Spanish Language is intended for those students who choose to develop their language proficiency in preparation for the A.P. Exam in Spanish Language and the SAT II Spanish Subject test for college credits. The course is the equivalent of a third-year college course in advanced Spanish writing and conversation. Course content will focus on the exploration of the history, literature, music, art, and current events of Latin America, especially as they relate to modern Hispanic society. Students will refine aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar and composition through reading and analyzing literature and poetry from various Latin American and Spanish authors. Oral participation in target language is required. Students will be expected to take the AP Spanish Language Exam in May. Students absent on the day of the exam are responsible for the unused test fee.