This intensive course is available to students who have completed three years of Spanish and who have demonstrated strong skills at learning the language and assimilating the culture. The AP Spanish Language Course is designed to allow students to study the language at the college level and prepares them for the College Board’s AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. Students practice and are tested regularly on their ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write using advanced structures and idiomatic vocabulary. The three modes of communication (Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational) defined in the Standards for Foreign Language acquisition in the 21st Century and are foundation to the AP® Spanish Language and Culture course. When communicating, students demonstrate an understanding of the culture(s), incorporate interdisciplinary topics (connections), make linguistic and cultural comparisons, and use the target language in real life setting communities. Prerequisite: Departmental recommendation