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AP SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE
F986 *^

The AP Spanish Language and Culture course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others)
by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage,
language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course strives not
to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. To best facilitate the study of language and culture,
the course is taught almost exclusively in Spanish. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course engages students in an
exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts. The course develops students’ awareness and appreciation
of cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music, laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions within a
culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions).
Prerequisite: Spanish III or Native Speaker
AP SPANISH LITERATURE & CULTURE

F987 *^

Offered at Orange and El Modena High Schools only
The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course uses a thematic approach to introduce students to representative texts (short
stories, novels, poetry, and essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and United States Hispanic literature. Students
WORLD LANGUAGES honing their critical reading and analytical writing skills. Literature is examined within the context of its time and place, as
develop proficiencies across the full range of communication modes (interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive), thereby

students reflect on the many voices and cultures present in the required readings. The course also includes a strong focus on
cultural connections and comparisons, including exploration of various media (e.g., art, film, articles, literary criticism).
Prerequisite: Completion of AP Spanish with a grade of B or better or successful completion of the AP Language Exam with a score
of 3 or better.
SPANISH IB SL
F737 *^

Offered at Canyon High School only
The International Baccalaureate World Language course is an advanced course designed for the highly motivated student who
is ready for college level work. The course provides students with the opportunity to acquire or develop an additional language
and to promote an understanding of other cultures through the study of language. The course will continue to develop language
skills, which enable the student to achieve college-level proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing of the language. It will
be conducted entirely in in the target language.

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I
F735 *^

This course if offered at El Modena, Orange & Villa Park High School
Spanish for Spanish Speakers is a course designed for the native speaker to challenge and further enrich his/her ability to
communicate in Spanish. The course will emphasize written communication, as well as verbal articulation, through the study of
significant Spanish literary selections and contemporary Spanish publications which will enhance written and verbal
communication skills. NOTE: This course will satisfy one year of credit towards college entrance requirements.
Prerequisite: Test by Instructor

KEY * meets UC approval for “A-G” ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning