In Spanish IV, students explore literary, historical, and social themes through the study of a variety of authentic texts, print media, Internet resources, film clips, and music. Students continue to hone their language skills, with an emphasis on the development of critical reading, analytical and auditory skills, and cultural perspectives. Students are introduced to persuasive writing. Oral presentations, essays, and class discussion foster the acquisition of vocabulary and increased proficiency, as well as refine the students´ use of advanced grammar structures. Prerequisites include successful completion of Spanish III, teacher recommendation, and department chair approval (1 Credit).