AP Course:

AP SPANISH LITERATURE

CONSULTANT: Ramón López

Mr. Ramón López received his BA degree in Spanish and his California Secondary Teaching Credential from the California State University of Los Angeles. He has been an AP Spanish Language/Literature teacher for over 30 years and an AP reader for both the Spanish Language and Spanish Literature exams for 23 years. Mr. López has been AP Summer Institute Seminar presenter in Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Florida, New York, Nevada and California.

Course Description:

Topics covered during this weeklong institute will include a brief introduction to the College Board's AP® Spanish Literature and Culture Program, how to devise an AP® Spanish Literature and Culture classroom experience that maximizes teaching and learning. We will review the AP® Spanish Literature and Culture Reading List, and discuss tips for success on AP®-level multiple-choice questions and approaches to the writing formats of the exam. Tips on analyzing readings, reviewing web-based learning opportunities, textbook selection, reference books, note taking strategies and approaches to the three test essay formats will be covered. Materials published by the College Board® and texts on the AP® Spanish Literature will be discussed as well. The group will be guided to exchange ideas among colleagues that will assist teachers in setting up and managing their own AP® Spanish Literature and Culture courses. Assignments will be for the most part interactive, and created by institute participants to fit their particular variety of needs. Participants will end their institute experience with clarity on their own best approach to create a lessons and approaches for their specific audiences.