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Spanish Language

This course will address the new curriculum which will go into effect in the 2013-2014 school year. It is expected that this course will close out and you should register early to avoid being closed out.

The August 5-8 section, taught by Jose Diaz is closed with a waiting list. A second section has been added for the week of July 29-August 1 and will be taught by Felipe Mercado.

This workshop will introduce the participants to the new AP Spanish Language and Culture Curriculum Framework that will go into effect September 2013. Participants will examine the themes as well as the recommended contexts and overarching essential questions for exploring each theme in the new Framework. Rubrics and students samples will be used for participants to become familiar with the scoring of the free response sections of the exam. The institute will also address issues of curriculum and of Pre-AP* courses. Some time will be devoted to evaluate the sample syllabus to deliver the new course. Participants will engage in a discussion of textbooks, websites, and resources available for the AP* course. They will also develop a final project according to the needs of their students during the week, in consultation with the instructor. Participants are encouraged to bring copies of successful activities to share.

August 5-8; (Monday-Thursday) 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (This section is closed, see below for another section)
Course Number: EDU 524 section: 40 (3 graduate credits or 2 in-service credits)
Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, Farmingdale
Tuition and Fees: Graduate: $900 or In-Service: $750

Instructor: José M. Díaz, is a Spanish Teacher at Hunter College High Shool in New York City. He has served as a member and Chair of the AP Spanish Language and Literature Committee; Table Leader and Question Leader for the scoring of the AP Examination. He has led workshops throughout the United Staes and Europe and continues being a consultant for the College Board. He has alson written several guides and articles for several College Board publications. He is the co-author of AP Spanish: Preparing for the Language and Culture Examination, Abriendo paso: Temas y lecturas, Abriendo paso: Gramática, Listening Comprehension Skills for Intermediate Students, SAT Subject Test: Spanish, and ¡En marcha!, among others.

 

July 29-August 1; (Monday-Thursday) 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Course Number: EDU 524 section: 44
(3 graduate credits or 2 in-service credits)
Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, Farmingdale
Tuition and Fees: Graduate: $900 or In-Service: $750

Instructor: Felipe Mercado has taught Spanish at the middle school, high school (Jericho,NY) and college levels. He was an item writer for the New York State Spanish Regents exam and a member of the test development committee. Mr. Mercado has been a table leader and question leader for the scoring of the AP Spanish examination for the last 20 years. He is an AP Consultant for College Board and conducts one day workshops and AP Summer Institutes throughout the United States. He is the co-author of AP Test Prep: Mastering the Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam for EMC Publishing.

 

Application & Registration Instructions

The AP* Summer Institutes may either be taken for 3 graduate credits for $900 (no additional fees) or on a non-credit basis for in-service credits for $750 (no additional fees). You tuition includes: complimentary continental breakfast and lunch each day, approved College Board materials, complimentary textbooks (depending upon the institute) and a binder of handouts from the instructor.

You must attend each day to receive in-service credit. If you are taking the course for graduate credit, in addition to attending the institute each day, there is a project that is due within 2 weeks of the conclusion of the institute.
The registration deadline is three weeks prior to the start date of each institute. Late registration may be possible if space and materials are still available.

The application and registration process differs depending upon the type of credit that you would like to receive. Please click here for either graduate or non-credit (in-service) application and registration procedures.

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