Hi
I’ve read some of the other threads on this, but I don’t feel like the answer was clear. How hard is AP Spanish literature? I’m a non-native speaker, I had a really strong Spanish program for Spanish I and II. Then I switched schools, and Spanish III was very bad, I barely learned anything. I took AP Spanish language sophomore year and got a 4. I’ve spent junior year with no Spanish whatsoever and am contemplating taking AP Spanish literature my senior year. Is that a bad idea? How difficult is it and how much work is involved?
Thanks for your advice!
I just finished taking it my junior year and received a 4 on the AP. We didn’t have the best teacher, but I’m positive it is the overall class that is difficult – imagine reading Shakespeare in a different language! I also have a rigorous background in Spanish and am a non-native speaker. Still, this class was really challenging. The first works (if you go chronologically, which makes the most sense since this class is about both the literature and the historical context) are really difficult to comprehend, but going slowly in class will help a lot. Towards the end the works become more interesting as you begin to really understand them and your skills improve. All in all, I would recommend it. It’s a really fulfilling course. Good luck 
I would suggest working up to the difficult literature. Start small- Spanish language children’s books, newspapers…even labels! Write down the words you don’t know, as you read. You’ll build your vocabulary and reading comprehension. As you work your way up, it’ll get easier. Be fearless! Buena Suerte!