World Languages

Chinese (AP)

AP Chinese IV is designed for students to further their communicative skills across the three communicative modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. The primary objective of AP Chinese is to nurture and strengthen students’ skills in the three communicative modes, to develop greater awareness of Chinese culture through their exposure to a wide range of authentic materials, and to develop command of the conventions of Chinese language so that they can communicate effectively and fluently both in a culturally appropriate way.The course is divided into units that focus on the acquisition of cultural knowledge and vocabulary relevant to a specific aspect of Chinese culture. The course it taught entirely in Chinese. Prerequisite: MBA Chinese III Honors or a placement test.
Chinese IV (Honors)

Chinese IV is a pre-AP course whose goal is to develop reading, listening, speaking and written abilities to the intermediate-mid level as described by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). It focuses on developing the ability to accurately interpret authentic print and audio texts in Chinese, and active, fluent communication in both spoken and written Chinese. Cultural awareness through real-world application and exploration of Chinese traditions, modern life, and social contexts is also an important point of emphasis. The course is divided into thematic units and students will be exposed to a wide range of authentic materials and contexts to develop cultural knowledge and the proficiency to be able to engage in Chinese with real-life situations with spontaneity. Students who successfully complete the course will be prepared to take Chinese AP Language & Culture the following year. The course is taught entirely in Chinese. Prerequisite: MBA Chinese III Honors or a placement test.
Chinese V (Honors)
French V (Honors)

French V is the highest level course offered in the Department of World Languages. It is available to students who have already completed the AP course with a score of 4 or 5 and is intended for students who are considering continuing their language at the university level. The goal of this course is to provide students with not only the linguistic skills they will need to be successful at an advanced level in college, but also to prepare them with the expected cultural, literary, and historical backgrounds they will need to thrive in upper-level university language courses. The course is intended to be similar to the language courses offered during the first semester of the student’s junior year in college. As a result of this course, student language proficiency is expected to rise to the Advanced-Low to Advanced-Mid levels as described by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The expectations of student work will have a heavy emphasis on cultural and literary materials of a more complex nature than encountered in the AP course, with a significant amount of reading in particular. Students enrolled in the fifth year course will also be required to take a national proficiency exam (Avant, AAPL, etc.) in the Spring. Students will be awarded academic credit upon successful completion of the course.
German V (Honors)

German V is the highest level course offered in the Department of World Languages. It is available to students who have already completed the AP course with a score of 4 or 5 and is intended for students who are considering continuing their language at the university level. The goal of this course is to provide students with not only the linguistic skills they will need to be successful at an advanced level in college, but also to prepare them with the expected cultural, literary, and historical backgrounds they will need to thrive in upper-level university language courses. The course is intended to be similar to the language courses offered during the first semester of the student’s junior year in college. As a result of this course, student language proficiency is expected to rise to the Advanced-Low to Advanced-Mid levels as described by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The expectations of student work will have a heavy emphasis on cultural and literary materials of a more complex nature than encountered in the AP course, with a significant amount of reading in particular. Students enrolled in the fifth year course will also be required to take a national proficiency exam (Avant, AAPL, etc.) in the Spring. Students will be awarded academic credit upon successful completion of the course.
Greek - Independent Study
Hebrew - Independent Study
Latin IV (Honors)

This course helps students make the transition to reading and interpreting unadapted prose and poetry from the Golden Age of Latin literature in preparation for AP Latin. Special attention is given to the figures of speech and rhetorical devices common in oratory, history, and poetry. By reading both Cicero’s political speeches against Catiline and his philosophical Somnium Scipionis, students focus on one of Rome’s most interesting and important authors while strengthening their reading skills. Students next take up Latin poetry with Ovid and Horace, and the course concludes with selections of medieval Latin. Students registered in this course take the CAMWS Translation Exam in December and are well prepared after this course to take the SAT Subject Test in Latin. Prerequisite: MBA Latin II Honors or III Regular with teacher recommendation; a placement test may be required.
Latin V (Honors): Topics in Latin Literature

This course offers seniors the chance to broaden their exposure to Latin literature by reading four primary authors, which may vary each year at the discretion of the instructor but are likely to include the poetry of Catullus or Lucretius, the prose of Livy or Petronius, and Medieval Latin. Special attention is given to a survey of the principal literary genres and their representative authors and works, and students chart the evolution of Latin literature from its beginnings to the masterpieces of the Golden Age and beyond. The cultural and historical contexts of the target authors are illustrated through class discussions and supplemental readings. Students also learn basic research techniques for further investigation of classical literature and ancillary fields of inquiry. This course is meant to be a bridge course to further Latin study in college and is open to seniors who have already taken the AP course in the junior year. All students registered in this course take the CAMWS Translation Exam in December. Prerequisite: AP Latin.
Spanish - Independent Study
Spanish V (Honors)
German - Independent Study
Latin I (8)

As the first half of a two-year requirement, this course provides students with the fundamentals necessary to begin to read Latin precisely and fluently. Students use stories adapted from a variety of ancient authors to introduce new grammar and vocabulary, and students are thus exposed to a survey of Latin literature and a timeline of intellectual history. Comparisons with English grammar and syntax are stressed, as is the study of English words derived from the Latin. Supplemental readings and activities enliven the study of Roman history through the assassination of Julius Caesar and help develop in the student an appreciation and understanding of our classical heritage.
Latin I HS

As the first half of a two-year requirement, this course provides students with the fundamentals necessary to begin to read Latin precisely and fluently. Students use stories adapted from a variety of ancient authors to introduce new grammar and vocabulary, and students are thus exposed to a survey of Latin literature and a timeline of intellectual history. Comparisons with English grammar and syntax are stressed, as is the study of English words derived from the Latin. Supplemental readings and activities enliven the study of Roman history through the assassination of Julius Caesar and help develop in the student an appreciation and understanding of our classical heritage.
Latin II

This course is the second half of the Latin requirement and begins with a review of the grammar and vocabulary of Latin I before continuing to build on those fundamentals. The chief goal of the course is to bring students to the point where they can begin to read unadapted Latin with confidence. Students continue to use adaptations of ancient and medieval texts, and these stories continue to provide students the opportunity to discover the richness and complexity of Roman culture. Supplemental readings offer a framework of history from the reign of Augustus through the fall of the empire and beyond. Prerequisite: MBA Latin I or a fully equivalent course with teacher recommendation; a placement test may be required.
Latin II (Honors)

This course is the second half of the Latin requirement and begins with a review of the grammar and vocabulary of Latin I before continuing to build on those fundamentals. The chief goal of the course is to bring students to the point where they can begin to read unadapted Latin with confidence. Students continue to use adaptations of ancient and medieval texts, and these stories continue to provide students the opportunity to discover the richness and complexity of Roman culture. Supplemental readings offer a framework of history from the reign of Augustus through the fall of the empire and beyond. Prerequisite: MBA Latin I or a fully equivalent course with teacher recommendation; a placement test may be required.
Latin III

Students review the grammar of Latin I and II, with emphasis on developing reading competence and an appreciation of the grammar used in the writings of Cicero and other writers. Attention is given to figures of speech and rhetorical devices common in oratory, historical writing, and poetry. The evolution of Roman politics is stressed, as is the Latin influence on English. Over the duration of the course, students read such authors as Cicero, Caesar, Catullus, Eutropius, Ovid, Vergil, Horace, and Plautus. As a final project, the class examines how modern comedy derives inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman theater. This course is for students who wish to continue studying Latin without progressing to the AP level, although strong students in the regular course may be considered for Latin IV Honors with the approval of the teacher and of the Department Chair. Prerequisite: MBA Latin II or a fully equivalent course with teacher recommendation; a placement test may be required.
Latin III (Honors)

This course helps students make the transition to reading and interpreting unadapted prose and poetry from the Golden Age of Latin literature in preparation for AP Latin. Special attention is given to the figures of speech and rhetorical devices common in oratory, history, and poetry. By reading both Cicero’s political speeches against Catiline and his philosophical Somnium Scipionis, students focus on one of Rome’s most interesting and important authors while strengthening their reading skills. Students next take up Latin poetry with Ovid and Horace, and the course concludes with selections of medieval Latin. Students registered in this course take the CAMWS Translation Exam in December and are well prepared after this course to take the SAT Subject Test in Latin. Prerequisite: MBA Latin II Honors or III Regular with teacher recommendation; a placement test may be required.
Latin IV (AP)

A close reading in Latin of required AP selections from the De Bello Gallico and the Aeneid is supplemented by a careful reading of the entire works in English and both sight and prepared passages from other parts of the works. Emphasis is placed on the literary traditions within which both Caesar and Vergil worked. The political evolution of the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Principate are studied. Topical and thematic elements are considered in both works.
Latin IV-V H (Lat Lit)

This course looks at the development of late Republican and early Imperial Latin literature through study of the poets Catullus, Lucretius, and Horace and the prose writer Livy. It is meant to be either a preparation for the AP Latin: Vergil course or a bridge course to further Classical Studies courses in college for seniors who have already take the Vergil course. Students will learn the principle literary genres, representative authors from each, and the evolution of Latin literature from its beginnings to the masterpieces of the Golden Age. Students will also learn basic research techniques for further investigation of classical literature and ancillary fields of inquiry and best practices for writing essays suitable for AP Latin prior to taking AP Vergil or expansion on the techniques learned in that course if it has already been taken. Prerequisite: Latin III H or very strong performance in Latin III Regular with teacher recommendation.
Classical Greek (Honors)

Students learn to read classical Greek through connected readings, vocabulary study, and grammar lessons in the Athenaze textbook. Moving from heavily adapted to less adapted (and, in some cases, wholly unadapted) texts, readings include excerpts from Greek philosophical texts, lyric poetry, drama, and the New Testament.. Throughout the course, in addition to grammatical study of the language, the culture and history of ancient Greece with a primary emphasis on Athens are studied. The course is paced as a college-level course in that the same material is covered in one year as would be covered in two semesters of college or university Introductory Greek. Prerequisite: Latin III with teacher recommendation, Latin III/IV Honors, or AP Latin.
Chinese I

Chinese I introduces students to Chinese culture and helps them develop preliminary proficiency in the four communicative skills of Chinese language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It will enable students to communicate in fundamental everyday Chinese and to build a solid foundation for further studies. The primary focus of Chinese I is on the spoken language. At the same time, students will gain a knowledge of grammar in order to speak and write in correct convention. This course incorporates a great amount of Chinese culture and history, such as Chinese holidays, customs, traditional values, folk beliefs, and current social issues. The course is taught entirely in Chinese.
Chinese II

Chinese II is the second year of the sequential Chinese language study. This course aims at helping students to understand how the Chinese language works grammatically and how Chinese can be used efficiently in real life. A major focus in the second year will be devoted to learning Chinese language in a comprehensive way and to enhancing students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translating. Chinese II uses materials in the textbooks as well as some pertinent supplementary resources that will prepare students to function in real Chinese language environment and enable them to express themselves and listen to others in a wide variety of language situations. The cultural and historical literacy on China, through the study of and exposure to a considerable number of authentic materials, will continue to remain an important task.
Chinese II (Honors)

Chinese II is the second year of the sequential Chinese language study. This course aims at helping students to understand how the Chinese language works grammatically and how Chinese can be used efficiently in real life. A major focus in the second year will be devoted to learning Chinese language in a comprehensive way and to enhancing students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are encouraged to actively expand their vocabulary and become proficient users of Chinese in an increasingly wide range of communicative and interpretive abilities. Attention is also given to gaining cultural and historical literacy about China through the study of and exposure to a considerable number of authentic materials. The course is taught entirely in Chinese. Prerequisite: MBA Chinese I or a placement test.
Chinese III (Honors)

Chinese III will continue focusing on the development and integration of students’ four language skills. In addition to the further acquisition of extensive grammar and vocabulary, Chinese III will aim to sharpen and enhance students’ reading and writing abilities as well as oral proficiencyin communicating thoughts fluently regarding a wide range of topics. The improvement and refinement of written ability is emphasized in order to prepare students for AP Chinese the following year. Students engage more fully with Chinese culture through reading and watching / listening to authentic audio sources. Students must begin to combine their language with more critical thought. The course is taught entirely in Chinse. Prerequisite: MBA Chinese II or a placement test.
Chinese IV (AP)

AP Chinese IV is designed for students to further their communicative skills across the three communicative modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. The primary objective of AP Chinese is to nurture and strengthen students’ skills in the three communicative modes, to develop greater awareness of Chinese culture through their exposure to a wide range of authentic materials, and to develop command of the conventions of Chinese language so that they can communicate effectively and fluently both in a culturally appropriate way.The course is divided into units that focus on the acquisition of cultural knowledge and vocabulary relevant to a specific aspect of Chinese culture. The course it taught entirely in Chinese. Prerequisite: MBA Chinese III Honors or a placement test.
French I

The first-year French course is an instructional program with the goals of developing communicative proficiency, laying a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary, and promoting awareness and understanding of French and Francophone cultures. The course, which is taught entirely in French, invites students to view language learning as a journey and discovery process in which they are active participants. In the first part of the course, the primary focus is on the spoken language. Heavy emphasis is given to conversational routines, question formation, common phrases, and high frequency vocabulary. Students use the language to interact with their instructor and classmates on a daily basis. Elements of the written language are introduced gradually. Authentic documents and audio-visual resources are used to compliment activities from the textbook. In class, a variety of activities allow students to experiment with vocabulary and language structures. Among these are vocabulary contests, surveys, pair-work activities, oral interviews, games, oral quizzes, cultural presentations, and contextualized grammar exercises. Authentic language and cultural materials are interspersed throughout the course so that students have frequent opportunities to encounter French in a variety of genres including but not limited to music, poetry, prose, recipes, and magazine articles, and advertisements.
French II

The French II course aims to build on the communicative proficiency, grammatical foundation and cultural knowledge developed in French I. Students are encouraged to actively expand their vocabularies and become proficient users of French in an increasingly wider range of communicative and interpretive tasks. Grammar is taught not for its own sake but for the purpose of advancing the student’s communicative and interpretative abilities. Authentic documents are used to elicit spoken and written responses in French. Audio-visual and cultural materials are frequently used to enhance the learning process. Frequent role play activities allow students to explore a wide range of realistic communicative scenarios such as declining an invitation or ordering a coffee. Presentations on cultural topics allow students the opportunity to practice using a more formal style of communication. French II Honors differs from the French II Regular course in that additional work is required and a more critical evaluation is made of the student’s work. The course is conducted in French. Prerequisite: MBA French I or a placement test.
French II (Honors)

The French II course aims to build on the communicative proficiency, grammatical foundation and cultural knowledge developed in French I. Students are encouraged to actively expand their vocabularies and become proficient users of French in an increasingly wider range of communicative and interpretive tasks. Grammar is taught not for its own sake but for the purpose of advancing the student’s communicative and interpretative abilities. Authentic documents are used to elicit spoken and written responses in French. Audio-visual and cultural materials are frequently used to enhance the learning process. Frequent role play activities allow students to explore a wide range of realistic communicative scenarios such as declining an invitation or ordering a coffee. Presentations on cultural topics allow students the opportunity to practice using a more formal style of communication. French II Honors differs from the French II Regular course in that additional work is required and a more critical evaluation is made of the student’s work. The course is conducted in French. Prerequisite: MBA French I or a placement test.
French III

At this level, there is a continuing development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The student is introduced to an in-depth study of literature concerning a variety of authors and genres including novels, poetry, short selections, and drama. The improvement and refinement of writing ability is emphasized in order to prepare those students who will continue in the French IV AP course in language. In addition to literature, the study of grammar, vocabulary, and culture is continued through the use of the textbook, the workbooks, and student reports. French III Honors differs from the French III Regular course in that more reading is required and a more critical evaluation is made of the student's work. Prerequisite: MBA French II or a placement test.
French III (Honors)

Students continue to develop the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The third-year course introduces the student to a wide variety of print and audio documents from the French-speaking world and also deals with a variety of advanced grammar topics. The improvement and refinement of writing ability is emphasized in order to prepare those students who will continue in the AP French IV course in language. Emphasis is given especially to contemporary issues, whether in audio or print format, such as newspapers, magazines, videos and speeches created by and for native French speakers around the world. In addition to readings and listening documents, the study of grammar, vocabulary, and culture is continued through the use of targeted exercises, often adapted from authentic materials, as well as presentations, student recordings and compositions. The course is conducted entirely in French. Prerequisite: MBA French II or a placement test.
French IV (AP)

The AP French Language and Culture course is designed to develop the student’s communicative skills across the three communicative modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational, using a wide range of authentic materials. The course revolves around the five language objectives as outlined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century: Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. Areas that will be covered during the school year include cultural knowledge and appreciation of the Francophone world, advanced grammar topics, and a consideration of a wide variety of topics across all six course themes: (1) global challenges; (2) science and technology; (3) contemporary life; (4) personal and public identities; (5) families and communities; and (6) beauty and aesthetics. The course is designed to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their abilities in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication. These three forms of communication are centered around a wide variety of topics ranging from the influences of writers, philosophers and artists such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Blaise Pascal to contemporary social issues such the advantages and disadvantages of technology or the challenges faced by left-handed people. Emphasis will be given to group interaction and exploration of these topics. Students interact with authentic sources (audio, visual, audiovisual, and print) designed by and for native speakers. We will give special attention to three texts: Le Petit Prince, Evidences Invisibles, and Comment se faire des amis. The primary emphasis will be on the student’s linguistic engagement with the documents for the purpose of developing and communicating ideas in French, rather than acquiring fine-grained content knowledge of the covered topics. The course is conducted entirely in French. Prerequisite: MBA French III or a placement test.
German I

This course introduces students to the basic elements of the German language and contemporary German culture. In the first year course, students learn the basic vocabulary of social interaction (introductions, opinions, family relationships, school life) and study units on school life, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and transportation. Grammar topics include noun and pronoun use, the present and conversational past tenses of verbs, basic syntax, and time and place constructions. The four basic language skills – speaking, listening, reading, and writing – are emphasized throughout the year. Wherever possible, instruction is given in German, and students use German daily in class. Regular work in the language laboratory complements classroom instruction.
German II

Material from the first-year course is reviewed at the beginning of the year. Basic vocabulary is expanded, and the vocabulary of abstract situations is developed. Literary texts are encountered at the end of the course, and more advanced cultural activities deepen the student's introduction to German life and history. Grammar topics include further practice with the present perfect tense, genitive case, two-way prepositions, reflexive verbs, complex sentence structure, infinitives - zu constructions, adjective endings, negation, adverbs, verbs with prepositional objects, and future tense. Themes include travel, hobbies, free time, leisure, and entertainment. Regular work in the language laboratory complements classroom instruction. German continues to be the language of instruction. Additional material is assigned for the honors students with more oral presentations and readings. Prerequisite: MBA German I or a placement test.
German II (Honors)

Material from the first-year course is reviewed at the beginning of the year. Basic vocabulary is expanded, and the vocabulary of abstract situations is developed. Literary texts are encountered at the end of the course, and more advanced cultural activities deepen the student's introduction to German life and history. Grammar topics include further practice with the present perfect tense, genitive case, two-way prepositions, reflexive verbs, complex sentence structure, infinitives - zu constructions, adjective endings, negation, adverbs, verbs with prepositional objects, and future tense. Themes include travel, hobbies, free time, leisure, and entertainment. Regular work in the language laboratory complements classroom instruction. German continues to be the language of instruction. Additional material is assigned for the honors students with more oral presentations and readings. Prerequisite: MBA German I or a placement test.
German III (Honors)

This course acquaints students with German literary works, the cultural and political history of Germany, and contemporary German life. Through a seminar approach, students build vocabulary, improve reading and conversation skills, broaden written efficiency, review grammar, and strengthen oral proficiency. Each of these areas is stressed and given equal attention. The course is taught primarily in German. During the second semester, special emphasis is placed on listening comprehension, writing ability, and interpretation of material covered. Prerequisite: MBA German II or a placement test.
German IV (AP)

The focus of AP German IV is to prepare for the Advanced Placement exam. The AP exam is not based upon one particular subject matter but instead attempts to evaluate level of performance in the use of the German language, both in understanding written and spoken German and in responding with ease in correct and idiomatic German. This course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applied to multiple disciplines, referenced in various activities, and related to interests of the students and teacher. As the capstone in the AP class, students complete an in-depth, quarter-long unit in the second semester focused on the period of modern German art known as Expressionism. The study culminates with the reading, discussion, and written analysis of selections from Franz Kafka’s die Verwandlung. In AP German, students also lead several Diskussionen based on articles or newspieces found on the internet or in German magazines. Prerequisite: MBA German III Honors or a placement test.
Spanish I

Spanish I provides a structured approach that allows students to reference what they have previously learned in Latin and enrichment classes in prior schools. Students focus on intensive pronunciation practice, basic vocabulary, and grammar to communicate about everyday events and places, from family and school, telling time, shopping, work, and travel, to cultural topics of art, literature, food, music, and history. In this course, students focus extensively on speaking, listening, and writing for the purpose of communicating original feelings, ideas, and information. Classes in the Language Laboratory, plus the use of video, audio, and other primary source materials ensure that students have every opportunity to find the best strategies that fit individual learning styles. By the end of their first year, students should have a strong understanding and ability to use basic Spanish. Spanish I at MBA is designed to be the equivalent of a first-semester, college-level Spanish course.
Spanish II

In the second year of Spanish, students finish the text begun during Spanish I. Students study additional thematic vocabulary and the remaining major grammatical structures in the Spanish language. Special emphasis is placed on developing reading and writing skills, especially in the honors classes. Students at this level also focus on cultural topics and are encouraged to participate in activities that bring students in contact with native speakers through service projects, special study programs, and trips abroad. Assessments for honors students are more open-ended with more challenging interpretive and communicative language expectations. By the end of the second year of Spanish, students should be able to communicate comfortably with native speakers and should be knowledgeable about Hispanic issues and realities. This course is the equivalent of a second semester, college-level Spanish course. Prerequisite: Spanish I or a placement test that includes an interview in Spanish.
Spanish II (Honors)

In the second year of Spanish, students finish the text begun during Spanish I. Students study additional thematic vocabulary and the remaining major grammatical structures in the Spanish language. Special emphasis is placed on developing reading and writing skills, especially in the honors classes. Students at this level also focus on cultural topics and are encouraged to participate in activities that bring students in contact with native speakers through service projects, special study programs, and trips abroad. Assessments for honors students are more open-ended with more challenging interpretive and communicative language expectations. By the end of the second year of Spanish, students should be able to communicate comfortably with native speakers and should be knowledgeable about Hispanic issues and realities. This course is the equivalent of a second semester, college-level Spanish course. Prerequisite: Spanish I or a placement test that includes an interview in Spanish.
Spanish III

The third year of Spanish (regular or honors options) continues building upon the foundations established in levels 1 and 2 with special emphasis on cultural studies of the Spanish-speaking world. Throughout the year, students will work on refining their interpretive, oral and written language abilities by exploring contextualized cultural content via literature, film, music, and art. Students will also continue to develop their understanding and use of more advanced language structures through targeted grammar study. Assessments for honors students are more challenging, with higher interpretive and communicative language expectations than at the regulars level. The course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish II (H or R) with teacher recommendation or a placement test that includes an interview in Spanish.
Spanish III (Honors)

The third year of Spanish (regular or honors options) continues building upon the foundations established in levels 1 and 2 with special emphasis on cultural studies of the Spanish-speaking world. Throughout the year, students will work on refining their interpretive, oral and written language abilities by exploring contextualized cultural content via literature, film, music, and art. Students will also continue to develop their understanding and use of more advanced language structures through targeted grammar study. Assessments for honors students are more challenging, with higher interpretive and communicative language expectations than at the regulars level. The course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish II (H or R) with teacher recommendation or a placement test that includes an interview in Spanish.
Spanish Language (AP)

The AP Spanish Language and Culture course focuses intensively on developing advanced comprehension and communication skills and understanding of the products, practices and perspectives of Spanish-language cultures vital for success on the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. The class includes a brief review of complex grammar structures, with greater emphasis placed on assimilating vocabulary necessary to engage in a wide ranging discussions about topics, such as literature, art, music, issues pertaining to Hispanics, history, and current events. This course will help students better understand and analyze both written and audio sources, as well as develop formal and interpersonal communication skills. Students will be exposed to a variety of authentic-source materials and the focus is less on learning about the topics, but using the information as a springboard to develop and argue original ideas. The course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish III (regular or honors); Spanish II Honors with teacher recommendation.
Spanish Literature (AP)

The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course focuses on literary analysis of major works and movements in Hispanic literature in order to prepare students for the AP Spanish Literature and Culture exam. Students will learn to read critically and to write and speak clearly about texts, genres, literary techniques, and themes. This course offers an opportunity to reinforce advanced Spanish language skills while learning how to recognize and analyze literary devices using primary source materials. All of the 38 works on the official AP Spanish Literature and Culture reading list will be taught during the academic year. In addition, this course will address the socio-cultural contexts necessary to comprehend each primary text as well as to recognize relationships between texts and literary movements. Students will be expected to analyze works across genres and periods, as well to recognize key characteristics and tropes of the works studied. This course will help students engage in critical reading, refine their understanding of formal and informal Spanish, analyze literary texts, and express academic ideas in Spanish with accuracy and fluency. This course is conducted exclusively in Spanish. Prerequisite: MBA AP Spanish Language and Culture or by teacher recommendation and a placement test.

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