This document outlines the semester 1 project for an AP Spanish Language & Culture class on the architecture of the Iberian Peninsula. Students must research Spanish architectural styles from at least 6 Spanish sources, discussing historical and social contexts as well as key architectural styles. They will compare local, regional, and national architecture and present their findings in December or January. Students will submit assessment materials and take a timed writing and assessment exam. Their presentation should cover topics like Celtic, Roman, Visigothic, Al-Andalus, or modernista structures and will be graded on language proficiency, presentation skills, and options for a second presentation.

1. AP Spanish Language & Culture
Semester 1 Project: fall 2016
Architecture of Iberian Peninsula
 Spanish architecture
o research from Spanish sources only with ALL sources cited, minimum of 6 sources (combination of online, print, anecdotal
interview, podcast/videocast etc.).
o Inform:
i. historical, social, religious (?) contexts
ii. architectural/artistic styles
 You are encouraged to seek out sources of expertise from the University of Wyoming Faculty, which may be oral
interview in English (record).
 Other sources: consult with Sra. Chamberlain
o compare/contrast to comparable local (Laramie), regional pieces/spaces (Wyoming, Rocky Mtns), national (?) in consultation with
Sra. Chamberlain
 research on sites written in English allowed, 2-3 sources (combination of online, print, anecdotal interview,
podcast/videocast etc.).
 You are encouraged to seek out sources of expertise from the University of Wyoming Faculty, record.
 Other sources: consult with Sra. Chamberlain
 Presentation: week prior to Winter Break (December) or week following Winter Break (January)
o Anyone not completing this during the 2 weeks allotted will NOT present at all. If you are going to be absent during the two
weeks of presentations, it is YOUR responsibility to arrange to present PRIOR to December 12, 2016.
 Grading:
o Submit 10 factual questions, 2 short answer prompts, 1 essay prompt representing your research for unit assessment; due at time
of presentation
o Timed Writing: 20” over own research,2nd
week of January, Writing X3
o Assessment over unit content of all projects: matching of images, significant styles, historical figures, specific architectural
pieces, historical contexts etc.,2nd
week of January. This will be in lieu of other Final Exam. Testing X3.
o Language: see Language Rubric (target Advanced Low +), Speaking X3
o Presentation: poise, practice, fluency, natural incorporation of media to support oral text, Speaking X2
o Second presentation for another class: live or recorded in which case the quality of the recording will be assessed.

2. Options Components of oral presentation
1. Celtic structures
a. Town layout: Coaña, Baroña
b. Residence, communal meeting house, defenses,
refuse etc.
c. Compare/contrast pre/post Roman conquest
2. Roman structures (Mérida, Itálica, Tarragona)
a. Aqueduct of Segovia (others on Iberian
Peninsula?) or Coliseum or Town layout
b. other
3. Visigothic Structures: San Pedro de la Nave (Zamora)
4. Al-Andalus
a. Mezquita, Córdoba, La Alhambra, Granada
b. other
5. Cathedral: choose a specific finite elements (i.e. stain
glass, sculpture, facades, crypts, altars, layouts etc.)
a. Sagrada Familia
b. León, Santiago, Burgos, Segovia, Toledo
6. Art Nouveau (Modernista), Gaudí
a. Casa Battló, Barcelona
b. Casa Vicens, Barcelona
c. Parq Guell, Barcelona
d. El Capricho, Comillas
7. Arquitectural Features in detail
a. Arches (Roman, Visigothic, Arabic, Romanesque
etc.)
b. other
5” minimum-7” maximum
a. Well practiced, but NOT memorized (practice from
outline or web)
b. At level of Advanced Low + (complete control of
tense, paragraphing, detail etc., see language rubric)
c. Audio/visual media to support presentation that does
not represent more than 5% of total presentation
i. Options: Pinterest Board, PP, Prezi,
models/cut-away images, combination of any
of these
ii. NO text on PP/Prezi slides other than brief
title
iii. Proof read all media carefully.
iv. Media is used during presentation to support
oral text
v. Beyond requirements: Incorporate both
researched and/or original diagram, images,
maps, model, cut away and/or pop up 3D
images
d. 3X5” card allowed with bullets or web (no sentences,
single words only)
e. Will present once to AP Lang/AP Literature classes
and once to another class OR record presentation for
use in another class