1. AP® SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE AND CHANGES
with
MILYBETT LLANOS-GREMILLION
and
BRIAN MCDONOUGH

2. New Approach

3. Exam changes 2014 Section Number of Questions Percent of Final Score
Section
Number of
Questions
Percent of
Final Score
Time
Section I: Multiple Choice
Approx. 95 minutes
Part A
Interpretive Communication: Print Texts
30 questions
50%
Approx. 40 minutes
Part B
Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts (combined)
35 questions
Approx. 55 minutes
Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts
Section II: Free Response
Approx. 85 minutes
Interpersonal Writing: Reply
1 prompt
15 minutes
Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay
Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation
5 prompts
20 seconds for each response
Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison
2 minutes to respond

4. Old Exam (through 2012)
New Exam ( )
Reading Comprehension
A set of questions for reading comprehension were based on one reading alone
Interpretive Communication: Print texts (reading comprehension)
A set of questions for reading comprehension may be based on one or more readings that are thematically-linked

5. Listening Comprehension
Short dialogs and short narratives
Listening Comprehension was based on short dialogs or short narratives with the questions stated at the end of the audio and the answer choices in the test booklet
Long dialogs and long narratives
Listening Comprehension was based on long dialogs or long narratives with the questions and answer choices in the test booklet. Student were given time to read the questions ahead of time.
Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts
Each section is based on one authentic (not made for the exam) source. Questions and answer choices are provided in the test booklet.

6. Combined listening and reading comprehension
Does not exist on current exam (last exam May 2012)
Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts (combined listening and reading comprehension)
A set of questions for listening comprehension may be based on one or more audio selections which may be accompanied by reading(s) that are thematically-linked;
There will be time to preview the questions.
Audio selections will be played twice with a one minute pause between each playing in order to start answering questions.
After 2nd playing, students have 15 seconds per question to respond.

7. Interpersonal Writing (10 minutes)
Students write a response to a short prompt, usually informal in nature.
Interpersonal Writing: reply (15 minutes)
Students have 15 minutes to read an and write a reply to it. This could be a formal or informal topic.

8. Presentational Writing Students listening to one source and read two other sources and then responded to a prompt based on the three sources, synthesizing them into one cohesive essay. 5 minutes to read the printed material Then, listening 5 minutes to ‘plan’ 40 minutes to write
Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay Based on three sources (audio and print) with different viewpoints on the topic. Six minutes to read topic and printed material Audio then played twice 40 minutes to prepare and write essay Must present the viewpoints presented in all sources Must clearly indicate your own viewpoint and defend it thoroughly

9. Interpersonal Speaking: Simulated Conversation
30 seconds to read
Prompt given
1 minute to plan
Five 20 second responses
One change: Based on the sample provided, it appears they have upped the initial preparation time from 30 seconds to 1 minute.

10. Tema curricular: La belleza y la estética
Tienes 1 minuto para leer la introducción.
Introducción
Esta es una conversación con Mariana, una companera de clase. Vas a participar en esta conversación porque ella esta organizando un desfile de moda como proyecto final en la clase de arte y diseño.
Mariana • Te saluda y te pide tu opinión.
Tu • Salúdala y dale una respuesta.
Mariana • Te da más detalles.
Tu • Responde afirmativamente y explícale cómo.
Mariana • Continúa la conversación y te hace otra propuesta.
Tu • Responde negativamente y explica por qué.
Mariana • Reacciona a tu respuesta y continúa la conversación.
Tu • Contéstale con detalles.
Mariana • Continúa la conversación y te hace una pregunta.
Tu • Propón alguna opción y despídete.

11. Presentational Speaking
Students read a source, listen to a source and compare and contrast them.
After listening source is played, students have 2 minutes to plan their response and then 2 minutes to speak.
Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison
4 minutes to read a topic and prepare presentation
2 minutes to record presentation
Must compare your own community with an area of the Spanish-speaking world there are familiar with.
No sources to read or listen to!!!

12. Using Authentic Materials
Not an exhaustive list:
Newspaper/magazine articles, features, editorials, ads
Maps
Charts and graphics
Letters
Radio segments
Podcasts
Films
Music
Visual art
Opinion polls

13. Example of how to integrate authentic materials
La herramienta