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This advanced course explores the Spanish-speaking world through the lens of documentary film. Students engage with authentic documentaries from diverse regions to examine pressing cultural, social, and global issues while strengthening their ability to communicate accurately and effectively in Spanish.

Through close viewing, discussion, and analysis, students will explore themes such as the environment, sports and identity, globalization, poverty, hopes and dreams, war and peace, and human rights. The course emphasizes interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication, encouraging students to express complex ideas, defend opinions, and reflect critically on real-world issues.

Instruction prioritizes meaningful language use and advanced structures in both spoken and written Spanish. By the end of the course, students will have developed greater linguistic precision, cultural awareness, and confidence in using Spanish as a tool to understand and engage with the world.