Grades: 10-12

Credit: one
Weighted: .5

Prerequisite: Spanish 4 or AP Spanish Language

The Advanced Placement Spanish Literature course is designed to increase student reading, writing, and speaking skills in Spanish, and to enhance their enjoyment of literature in general. Students read texts of moderate difficulty and advanced thematic content. While the focus is on the authors specified by the Advanced Placement committee, other works of prose and a full range of poetry are read throughout the course. Students learn to distinguish universal themes, conflicts, and emotions in specific works of Spanish literature. At the same time, they study character development and a wide variety of literary techniques. Daily oral discussions and individual and group presentations offer students the opportunity to formulate and express orally their critical opinions and judgments in the Spanish language. Regular written assignments in the form of essays further strengthen their command of the Spanish language and hone their analytical skills. Upon completion, students take the Advanced Placement examination.