The viewing of a television soap opera provides interesting and amusing background for a discussion of contemporary Latin American society. The class is conducted in English and Spanish, depending on the abilities of the class as a whole. Independent projects are assigned in lieu of mid-term and final examinations. This course is offered in the 1999-2000 school year and in alternating years thereafter. This course covers the different literary periods in Spain and their connection with history and art.
Students read, discuss and write compositions on representative selections from each period.
With the knowledge acquired in the first trimester, students are able to read and analyze in detail several masterpieces of Spanish literature during the second and third trimesters. Some of the authors read are Garci M rquez, Borges, Unamuno, Garci Lorca and Matute. Spanish 3 Honors or faculty approval. AP Spanish Literature Students in this course deepen their understanding of Hispanic culture and literature through their reading of literature and Spanish magazines and newspapers. They learn the principles of literary criticism and master analysis of poetry, novels and plays.