THIS IS A TWO-SEMESTER COURSE.

Spanish IV is an advanced language course that builds on the skills developed in Spanish I, II, and III. Students will strengthen their speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities through the use of advanced vocabulary, grammar, and authentic cultural materials. Emphasis will be placed on spontaneous communication, critical thinking, and the use of Spanish in real-world situations.

Students will explore the cultures, history, literature, and traditions of the Spanish-speaking world while developing interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication skills. Instruction is conducted primarily in Spanish, and students will be expected to communicate in Spanish throughout the course.

At the end of this course, students should have a Mid to High Intermediate level of language proficiency.

Class Meetings: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Fall Semester: September 15 – December 15, 2026
Spring Semester: January 12 – May 11, 2027

Student Expectations: Students are expected to participate actively in class, to communicate primarily in Spanish, and to complete all class assignments and homework on time. They should also demonstrate consistent effort, engagement with the course content, and a willingness to take risks in using Spanish for continued language growth.

Student Support: The instructor is available via email.

Feedback/Assessment: Students will receive constructive feedback on their assignments. The instructor will be available to answer questions and to provide additional support as necessary.

Materials/Supplies: Students will need the following materials:

– A notebook
– Index cards
– Writing utensils
– A printer
– Headphones

Prerequisites: Students should have completed a Spanish 3 course or have the equivalent of that level of knowledge.