Spanish Literature and Culture

Instructor: Pablo Dario Elizaga

DATES: July 3-7, 2023 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; off Tuesday, July 4)

This virtual seminar is designed for both new and experienced teachers of AP® Spanish Literature and Culture. The goal of the seminar is to develop a course that will fulfill the requirements of the audit. In order to do that, participants will first familiarize themselves with the content and structure of the exam by taking it at the beginning of the seminar.

After this, participants will focus on those strategies that have been proven to be the most effective ways to teach critical reading and analytical writing; participants will then implement these strategies during the seminar. Equipped with knowledge of the exam and the strategies that allow students to succeed on it, participants will develop units of the course which integrate learning objectives and organize concepts, essential questions and required readings. These units will be tailored to suit participants’ students, providing them with differentiated instruction that satisfies their needs and develops their potential.

Registrant Request: Please e-mail [email protected] and indicate if you are a new or experienced teacher of Spanish Literature and Culture, so Pablo can tailor the course to be best for its participants.

About the Instructor:

Since 2011, Pablo Elizaga has taught AP® Spanish Literature and Culture at Cristo Rey New York High School, where he has also served as Spanish Department Chair since 2007. He has been an AP® Reader (Language and Literature) for the last 10 years.

Pablo earned his bachelor’s degree in philosophy and education in Argentina in 1996 (ICP) and his Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish as Foreign Language in 2007 (Universidad de Barcelona). He holds a post-graduate diploma in bilingual education.

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