Topics Covered
AP Spanish Language and Culture
A. Families in Different Societies (Las familias en diferentes sociedades)
1 Family structures across Spanish-speaking countries
2 Roles and relationships within families
3 Traditions, celebrations, and rituals related to family life
4 Demographic changes and effects on family structures
5 Challenges facing families in modern societies
B. The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity (La influencia del idioma y la cultura en la identidad)
1 Regional dialects and language variations
2 Language as part of national and personal identity
3 Indigenous languages and cultural preservation
4 Effects of immigration on identity
5 Bilingualism and code-switching
C. Influences of Beauty and Art (La belleza y el arte)
1 Concepts of beauty across cultures
2 Artistic movements in Spanish-speaking countries
3 Analysis of famous Hispanic art, music, dance, and architecture
4 Popular culture and its influence on perceptions of beauty
5 Beauty standards and social pressure
D. How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives (La ciencia y la tecnología)
1 Technological innovations in Spanish-speaking countries
2 Impact of social media and digital communication
3 Ethical questions related to science and technology
4 Medical advances and healthcare access
5 Environmental technology and sustainable innovations
E. Factors that Impact the Quality of Life (Los factores que impactan la calidad de vida)
1 Education systems across Spanish-speaking countries
2 Access to healthcare and social services
3 Economic challenges and opportunities
4 Urbanization and rural life
5 Immigration, emigration, and refugee experiences
F. Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges (Los desafíos mundiales)
1 Global environmental issues (climate change, pollution, conservation)
2 Political systems and civic engagement
3 Social justice movements (gender equality, indigenous rights)
4 Human rights issues and humanitarian efforts
5 Economic inequality and poverty
G. Skills and Modes of Communication (Throughout All Units)
1 Interpersonal Communication: Conversations, interviews, social interactions
2 Interpretive Communication: Reading articles, listening to audio reports, analyzing infographics
3 Presentational Speaking: Giving formal presentations and expressing opinions
4 Presentational Writing: Writing persuasive essays, cultural comparisons, and formal emails
5 Strategies for organizing ideas clearly in Spanish (connectors, transitions, cohesive devices)
H. AP Exam Practice
1 Email reply writing practice (formal and informal)
2 Persuasive essay writing (argument with evidence)
3 Cultural comparison speaking practice (oral presentation)
4 Conversation practice (role-playing based on prompts)
5 Interpreting written texts, audios, charts, and videos
6 Timing strategies and pacing for each section of the AP exam
