The ap spanish language and culture course is a rigorous course taught exclusively in spanish that requires students to improve their proficiency across the three modes of communication cr1. Temas is the primary resource or anchor for the course, very aligned and written in concert with the guidelines and. Quizlet is a lightning fast way to learn vocabulary. The objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary skills to easily and accurately communicate with spanishspeaking people, both in formal and informal situations. Springers 7th edition of barrons ap spanish language prep book, and in 2014, authored the revision the 8th edition of barrons ap spanish language and culture prep book, the 2nd edition of barrons ap spanish language flash cards 2016, and the 9th edition of barrons ap spanish language and culture. Youll take this ap exam at the end of your yearlong ap spanish language and culture course. I have attended one conference and do not feel that i am prepared enough to teach it next year. The exam is approximately three hours long and consists of two sections. Ap spanish language and culture wrightstown high school. Starting now, and through our school year together, if its in print, youre responsible for it. We believe that teaching and learning a language should be engaging and.
This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The more frequently you write and present in spanish, the less intimidating itll be on the test. Im sure you got the email, but in case youre not aware, the ap exam is really going to happen. It is also a fine complement for any advanced course in spanish. Spanish language and culture course is a rigorous course taught.
Ap spanish language and culture course and exam description. Ap spanish language and culture summer reading assignment instrucciones. Ap spanish language and culture dublin unified school. Temas ap spanish language and culture textbook reflecting the. Skype with somebody in another country, play an online video game with a spanishspeaker, surprise me with your resourcefulness. This is my first year teaching a pre ap with the hope of teaching the ap language and culture next year. Ap spanish language page 2 content through which to explore products, practices, and perspectives of the spanish speaking world. R task 3 conversation r scoring guideline r student samples. Practice writing essays and delivering presentations in spanish ahead of time. My students are latino, so they have their own target culture experiences to drawn. The ap spanish language and culture course strives not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. The class will focus on both grammatical accuracy and communicative fluency.
You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. The second edition continues a tradition that users have come to expect, while. The ap spanish language and culture course strives. For clarification of how each theme will be addressed, please. Temas ap spanish language and culture your allinone textbook program for ap and advanced learners ap spanish language and culture exam preparation your definitive test prep workbook for may 2014 at vista higher learning, world language publishing is all we do. The ap spanish language course should help prepare students to demonstrate their level of spanish proficiency across three communicative modes. Ap spanish language and culture, 20172018 things you need to know before you begin reading about summer learning activities. Course description ap spanish language and culture. I propose that the language should be the primary topic, and that this page should be moved so that ap spanish can redirect to ap spanish language, with an appropriate hatnote on. Ap spanish language and culture 20142015 course overview the ap spanish language course is conducted entirely in spanish and the students are encouraged to practice their language skills outside of the classroom with teachers, peers, exchange students, and by visiting foreign language websites for. The ap spanish language and culture course provides students with the. Each ap course is modeled upon a comparable college course, and college. Advanced placement spanish language and culture often referred to as ap spanish language and culture, ap spanish language, ap spanish v or simply ap spanish is a course and examination offered by the college board in the united states education system as part of the advanced placement program.
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Ap spanish language and culture interpersonal speaking student samples, 2017. Ap spanish language and culture 14 edition textbooks. A redesigned ap spanish language and culture course and exam launched in fall 20. Ap spanish language and culture updates and new resources for 201920 to help more students prepare forand succeed onthe ap spanish language and culture exam, weve clarified the courses focus starting with the 201920 school year and are introducing new resources for your classroom. The ap program unequivocally supports the principle that each school creates and implements its own curriculum that. In the case of native or heritage speakers, there may be a different course of study leading to this course. Preparing for the language and culture examination fourth edition is designed for students at the upper levels of spanish and specifically for those students who wish to take the advanced placement language and culture examination in spanish. Temas, 2nd edition built from the ground up for the ap spanish language and culture curriculum, temas aligns perfectly with the ap themes and recommended. Two new programs for ap spanish language and culture temas ap spanish language and culture your allinone textbook program for ap and advanced learners. To best facilitate the study of language and culture, the course is taught almost exclusively in spanish. Note that any related adjustments to 2020 ap exams, such as length or content covered, may not. Section i, the multiplechoice section, primarily assesses interpretive communication by asking students to identify main points, significant details, purpose, and intended audience of a variety of texts.
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The ap spanish language and culture exam lasts around three hours and includes two main sections designed to test students cultural knowledge as well as. The new course is comparable to fourth semester or the equivalent college courses in spanish. Ap spanish language and culture 14 edition 9781618572226 by na for up to 90% off at. This ap teacher community is a professional learning network connecting ap spanish language and culture teachers worldwide. Learn vocabulary words ap spanish language with free interactive flashcards. About the ap spanish language and culture course and exam this ap spanish language and culture course and exam description details the essential information required to understand the objectives and expectations of an ap course. An ideal place to start in your quest for aprelated knowledge is collegeboards ap central site on ap spanish language and culture. The essential ap spanish vocabulary list for free response. See the course schedule or browse the youtube playlist. Ap spanish language and culture curriculum framework 5 curriculum framework in todays global community, competence in more than one language is an essential part of communication and cultural understanding. The ap spanish language and culture course emphasizes by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in reallife situations.
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