1.0 credit/Dual Credit weight

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

The purpose of this course is to develop proficiency in the target language. Students have already acquired a basic knowledge of the language and culture of Spanish-speaking peoples and have developed a reasonable proficiency in listening, comprehension, speaking, and reading and writing. This course stresses vocabulary, oral skills, composition and grammar, and requires students to use the target language for active communication. In accordance with College Board standards to promote language proficiency, the class is conducted entirely in Spanish. Students work toward building a larger reading, speaking, and listening vocabulary through the use of materials representative of Spanish speaking culture. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions is an integral part of AP Spanish. Students are also prepared to take the AP exam at the conclusion of the course. AP Spanish is an elective course.