Prerequisites: Develop language skills in the range of advanced low - advanced mid level of profi ciency. Introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, plays, and essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and U. S. Hispanic literature. Hone critical reading and analytical writing skills. Literature is explored within the contexts of its time and place, and students gain insights on the many voices, historical periods, and cultures represented in the required readings and other texts. The course also includes a strong focus on cultural, artistic, and linguistic connections and comparisons, which is supported by the exploration of various media (art, music, fi lm, articles, and literary criticism). The course is approximately equivalent to a college or university survey course of literature written in Spanish at the fi rst level counted towards a major in this subject area. The course prepares students to take the AP Literature and Culture exam.

Grades: 12