Through the study of literature, history, art, and current events, students will develop a strong command of the Spanish language and expand their cultural understanding. A variety of media and materials (such as articles, literature pieces, literary and cultural blogs, videos, documentaries, online news and podcasts, among others) will serve as a platform for students’ exploration of the Hispanic language and culture. This course will focus on students’ development of proficiency in integrating language skills, synthesizing written and aural material, acquiring and analyzing information from authentic sources in Spanish, being able to comprehend different dialects and accents of the Spanish-speaking world, and communicating confidently. This course is taught entirely in Spanish. Prerequisites: Spanish 3, Honors Spanish 3, Spanish 4 or equivalent, and permission of the department.