AP Spanish Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in Spanish. Students cultivate their understanding of Spanish language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and communities, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.
This is the core document for this course. Unit guides clearly lay out suggested thematic course content and skills and recommend sequencing and pacing for them throughout the year. In the summer of 2024, the Suggested Resources sections were removed with no changes made to the course or the exam.
Companion audio files to the course and exam description.
This resource provides a succinct description of the course and exam.
Learn more about the CED in this interactive walk-through.
This document details how each of the sample free-response questions in the course and exam description (CED) would be scored.
To provide context and content for students to develop their skills in the modes of communication, AP Spanish Language and Culture takes a thematic approach. This framework provides a clear and detailed description of the course requirements necessary for student success. The framework specifies what students must know, be able to do, and understand to qualify for college credit or placement. There are also many suggested authentic resources to support instruction throughout.
The AP Spanish Language and Culture framework is made up of six units. As always, you have the flexibility to organize the course content as you like.
Unit 1: Families in Different Societies
Unit 2: The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity
Unit 3: Influences of Beauty and Art
Unit 4: How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives
Unit 5: Factors That Impact the Quality of Life
Unit 6: Environmental, Political, and Societal Changes