AP+Themes

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 * In Interpersonal Communication, you engage in conversations, express ideas, and exchange opinions using both spoken and written Spanish
 * In Interpretive Communication, you understand and interpret written and spoken Spanish on a variety of topic
 * In Presentational Communication, you present information and ideas using spoken and written Spanish to an audience


 * Encourage cultural awareness:**You will develop an understanding and appreciation of various aspects of the cultures of the Spanish speaking world including:
 * Cultural Products such as television and film, books, newspapers, music, laws, and institutions
 * Cultural Practices such as customs, traditions, and patterns of interactions
 * Cultural Perspectives such as values, attitudes, and beliefs


 * Global Challenges **
 * Sub Themes: Economic Issues; Environmental Issues; Health Issues; Human Rights, Peace and War


 * Science and Technology **
 * Sub Themes: Ethical Questions; Future Technologies; the New Media; Social Impact of Technology


 * Contemporary Life **
 * SubThemes: Education, Leisure and Sports, Holidays and Celebrations, Housing and Shelter, Professions, Trav


 * Personal and Public Identities **
 * Sub Themes: Alienation & Assimilation; Beliefs & Values, Language and Identity, Multiculturalism, Nationalism/Patriotism


 * Families and Communities **
 * Sub Themes: Childhood and Adolescence, Customs and Ceremonies, Family Structures, Friendship and Love

> Instructional content will reflect interests shared by you and your teacher (the arts, current events, literature, sports, and so forth). In addition to textbooks, materials might include websites, podcasts, films, newspapers, magazines, and literature.
 * Beauty and Aesthetics **
 * Sub Themes: Architecture; Ideals of Beauty; Literature; Music; Performing Arts; Visual Arts

The course helps you develop language skills that can be applied beyond the Spanish course in further Spanish study and everyday life.