32800/32900 *AP® Spanish Language and Culture (Spanish 5)

Course Name: *AP® SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE [SPANISH 5]

Course Number: 32800/32900

Open to: Grades 11-12

Credits: 1 credit

Length: 2 Semesters

Prerequisite: Spanish 4, or consent of instructor or department chair

NOTE: Students enrolling in an AP® class will automatically be registered for that course's exam. An exam Opt-Out option is available.

NOTE: Be Advised that students are required to complete readings and assignments during the summer prior to taking this course.

Content: In this course, students will apply concepts previously mastered, through a thematic project-based learning environment. An emphasis will be placed on a student's personal area of interest and making connections with local and world communities. This learner-centered and teacher-facilitated class will focus on student-led activities and will require students to develop independent projects, create attainable goals, and align project objectives with Wisconsin State Standards or ACTFL Standards. The objectives of this course will be to further strengthen student's skills in the five pillars of language acquisition: communication, culture, connections, comparisons, and communities.

Activities: Student-led independent projects, regular communication with (a) native speaker(s), student-initiated contact with the community to research language used in the work environment, exploration of various Spanish-speaking countries, final summative portfolio, parent night presentations, travel to cultural exhibits (art, performances, tours, etc), guest speakers, sit in on university classes.

Cost: An exam fee if AP® exam is taken.

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