AP Spanish Literature and Culture

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About the Course

Discover the origins of literature written in Spanish, from New World chronicles to the publication of the first modern novel, El ingenioso hidalgo, don Quijote de la Mancha, to the poetry and magic realism of Nobel laureates, Gabriel García Márquez and Pablo Neruda. In AP Spanish Literature and Culture, you’ll read poetry, prose, drama, and essays that capture voices from Latin America, the United States, and Spain while exploring their rich cultural heritage.

Skills You'll Learn

  • Interpreting, analyzing, and comparing literary works

  • Relating literary works to their cultural and historical contexts

  • Comparing literary works to works of art

  • Writing a literary analysis using correct literary terms

  • Discussing works of literature

Equivalency and Prerequisites

College Course Equivalent

A college introductory survey course of literature written in Spanish

Recommended Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites, but students are typically in their fourth year of high-school-level study. In the case of native or heritage speakers, there may be a different pathway of study leading to this course.

Exam Date

Fri, May 16, 2025

8 AM Local

AP Spanish Literature and Culture Exam

This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Spanish Literature and Culture Exam.

About the Units

The course content outlined below is organized into commonly taught units of study that provide one possible sequence for the course. Your teacher may choose to organize the course content differently based on local priorities and preferences.

Course Content

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Course Resources

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AP Spanish Literature and Culture Required Reading List

The course is based on 38 required texts. See the list.

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