Overview of the 2021 AP Spanish Literature Exam

The video provides an overview of the AP Spanish Literature exam, including its format, key resources, and curriculum breakdown. The speaker, John Oscatelo, shares his background and offers strategies for tackling the exam's multiple-choice and free-response sections. He emphasizes the importance of the College Board's course and exam description as a study guide and highlights the unique aspects of the curriculum, such as medieval Spanish literature. The video concludes with a reminder of additional resources available on the Marco Learning YouTube channel.

Who is the founder of Marco Learning?

• Miguel de Unamuno

• Gabriel Garcia Marquez

• Jorge Luis Borges

• John Oscatelo

Where did John Oscatelo study Spanish Literature?

• Harvard University

• University of Barcelona

• New York University

• University of Madrid

What is the format of the AP Spanish Literature exam?

• Digital only

• Paper and pencil in schools

• Oral examination

• Online open book

How long is the break between sections in the AP Spanish Literature exam?

• 5 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

Which literary period is NOT covered in the AP Spanish Literature curriculum?

• Contemporary writers

• Future speculative fiction

• Medieval Spanish literature

• The Generation of 98

Which author is known as the poster boy for the Generation of 98?

• Gabriel Garcia Marquez

• Jorge Luis Borges

• Federico Garcia Lorca

• Miguel de Unamuno

What type of literature is emphasized as unique to the AP Spanish Literature curriculum?

• Contemporary poetry

• Modern American literature

• Medieval Spanish literature

• 19th-century Russian literature

What is the weight of the essay analyzing a single text in the exam?

• 40%

• 17.5%

• 10%

• 7.5%

What is the main theme of the longer essay question provided as an example?

• Public image vs. private image

• The concept of time

• Societies in contact

• Love and loss

Which platform does John Oscatelo recommend for additional resources?

• Duolingo

• The College Board's website

• Marco Learning's YouTube channel

• Khan Academy