The course objective is to enhance and improve the reading and listening skills of an intermediate-level Spanish language analyst by reinforcing grammatical concepts and reading/ listening comprehension skills, as well as strengthening the student's ability to transcribe and translate authentic intermediate and advanced texts into idiomatic English. This is done through exposure to a variety of aural and graphic materials on current topics of importance in Latin American countries, with an emphasis on materials that will expand the student's awareness of political, cultural, and social issues. Speaking and writing skills are strengthened through discussions, debates, essays, and analysis of ILR (Interagency Language Roundtable) Level 3+/4* (ACTFL post-Superior)