<p>I'm considering self-studying for either AP Spanish Language or AP Spanish Literature. Which one(s) should I take, considering that I'm a senior currently enrolled in Honors Spanish 5, and I've been taking Honors Spanish since 7th grade?</p>
<p>I've asked my teacher, but she's basically told me that any AP Spanish is impossible and I will die (even though I'm one of her top Spanish students). She told me that the class will be too much work for anyone to handle, and that I shouldn't even bother with the exam since she's never had a student get above a 3. I took her advice at first and didn't sign up for the class, but now that I've heard of people who've taken AP Spanish Language after Spanish 4 and done well, I'm thinking that I could do really well on the exam after Spanish 5. Also, I think that my teacher talked all of her students out of it because she's too lazy to teach AP Spanish.</p>
<p>So, what is your un-biased input on AP Spanish Language/Literature?</p>
<p>I think that Literature might be the better choice for you if speaking and listening are not your strong points. While the Language exam tests your listening, reading, writing, and speaking abilities, the Literature exam tests only reading and writing and therefore may be easier for you as a non-native speaker.</p>
<p>That’s unfortunate; potentially irrational discouragement is never good counsel. You have identified yourself as a very proficient Spanish student now in the sixth year of study. I would recommend AP Spanish Language, as it is more foundational (designed in favor of the fundamentals) and overall the better option should you wish to continue with upper-level courses in the language.</p>
This teacher has a bad attitude and really shouldn’t partake in any giving-of-advice to students. Part of their job is to encourage students to do well and take the standpoint that you can do anything that you put your mind to.</p>
<p>I’ve been in Spanish since 6th grade, took Spanish I in 8th grade, and am now a junior taking Spanish IV. My Spanish teacher, contrary to yours, tells the few juniors she has in her Spanish 4 class that we’re all completely capable of doing well in the class and the exam. </p>
<p>So all in all, having been in Spanish classes for 5 years (in my 6th now), being half-Hispanic and having a dad and grandmother who speak Spanish fluently, I’m feeling pretty confident about taking AP Spanish Lang next year.</p>
<p>wow. I have only taken 2 years of Spanish and I’m taking AP spanish this year. It honestly doesn’t seem so impossible. I think you’re teacher is just crazy. 5 years is way more than enough for AP. There is no AP Spanish class in my school, so I am taking in online during 1st period at my school. It’s worth a shot.</p>