Spanish 4: Academic Language
Academic Spanish · Global Fluency · Cultural Inquiry
Advanced High School Spanish · CEFR B2–C1 · 1.0 Credit
Spanish 4: Academic Language develops advanced fluency for academic writing, oral presentations, and formal communication across global and multicultural contexts.
This advanced-level course strengthens academic language structures, vocabulary depth, and linguistic analysis through essays, debates, and interpretive readings in authentic Spanish.
Students engage in critical cultural inquiry, explore diverse Spanish-speaking regions, and build skills for research, argumentation, and professional language use in Spanish.
Spanish 4: Academic Language is designed for learners seeking university-level preparation, global communication skills, and mastery of academic Spanish for multilingual success.
Grade Level: 12
Credits: 1
Delivery Format: Live Online (1:1 or Small Group)
Duration: Full Academic Year (194 instructional days)
Instructional Language: English / Multilingual
Spanish IV refines students' mastery of the Spanish language through the analysis of advanced texts, structured debate, academic writing, and global inquiry. Learners explore contemporary themes such as identity, human rights, media, and the environment through the lens of Spanish-speaking communities. The course prepares students for success in DELE B2, or CEFR B2–C1 certification.
Core Academic Content
Advanced grammatical forms and stylistic nuance
Rhetorical devices and persuasive writing
Literary and nonfiction interpretation
Formal speech, interviews, and academic discussion
Research topics in global Hispanic societies
Instructional Framework
University-style academic preparation
Emphasis on depth, evidence, and synthesis
Content aligned with AP Spanish and DELE standards
Personalized support for advanced language learners
Masterwork projects and thematic presentations
Key Academic Competencies
Academic research and writing in Spanish
Comparative and critical reading of diverse texts
Advanced listening and viewing comprehension
Formal public speaking and oral interpretation
Interdisciplinary inquiry using Spanish-language sources
Reading and Resource List
"Temas" or "Triángulo Aprobado" AP textbook
Articles from El País, BBC Mundo, and academic journals
Short stories, poetry, and essays from Latin America and Spain
Video reports, documentaries, and oral history interviews
Assessment Structure
Formal essays and document-based questions
Oral exams, podcasts, and class presentations
Textual analysis with interpretive commentaries
Comprehensive final exam aligned to CEFR B2–C1
Masterwork project with cultural or literary focus