AP Latin courses also include study of the cultural, social, and political context of the literature on the syllabus. Students are expect-ed to take the exam provided and graded by the College Board. The score earned on the exam does not affect the grade or credit awarded at the local school. I provides an introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish speaking world. It concentrates on the acquisition of vocabulary and listening and speaking skills to enable the student to engage in simple conversation and use the basic grammatical concepts and vocabulary.
Students also investigate the various cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
I Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I with an introduction to the lifestyles of Spain and Latin America. Spanish II is designed to build upon material presented previously and increase the students' proficiency in the four basic skills listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course presents more complex structure and expands awareness of Spanish culture. I and II, Spanish III introduces the student to the history and geography of Spain and Latin America. Emphasis is placed on the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills of the language.