Students will evaluate practices, products, and perspectives related to social topics. Additionally, students will learn that Las Meninas, painted by the Spanish painter Diego Velazquez, is the masterpiece of Spanish painting. Also, students will learn vocabulary and verbs related to the text.

Students will explain the influence of the target culture perspectives on products and practices. Additionally, students will learn that there is a considerable growth of the Hispanic culture in the United States and that Hispanics are exerting a strong influence on all areas, from politics to business, film, music and art.

Students will use language with fluency and flexibility to provide, compare, and support multiple viewpoints and opinions by reading and discussing an article about Laura Esquivel. She is a Mexican author who is best known for her enormously popular 1989 novel, Like Water for Chocolate.

Students will critique the influence of the target culture on global philosophy and professional discourse by reading and discussing an article describing the official languages of Peru.

Students will interpret long, complex texts while reading about Miguel de Cervantes is one of the most recognized Spanish authors largely due to the success of his novel Don Quijote de la Mancha, published in 1580. Also, students will learn vocabulary and verbs related to the reading.

Students will interpret long complex texts by reading about Octavio Paz. Additionally, students will learn that he was born in 1914 in Mexico City, and that he published over 40 books during his career. Also, students will learn the vocabulary and the verbs related to the reading.

Students will learn to evaluate practices, products, and perspectives related to social and professional topics by reading about the various phases of a bullfight. Additionally, students will learn that modern bullfights are a ritual with three distinct parts.

Students will evaluate practices, products, and perspectives related to social and professional topics by reading about Santiago Calatrava. Additionally, students will learn that this famous Spanish architect, born in Valencia, has developed world-renowned architectural projects worldwide.

Students will critique the influence of the target culture on global philosophy and professional discourse. Additionally, students will learn that Spain's Golden Age is a title given to a range of dates from 1492-1659. During this time, Spain contributed to the humanities due to great people such as: Columbus, Vasquez, Cervantes and many others.

Students will learn to evaluate practices, products, and perspectives related to social and professional topics by reading and discussing a list of Costa Rican national symbols.

Students will learn to use the target language to share information about concrete, social and professional topics in a variety of settings. Also, students will learn vocabulary related to bullfighting. Additionally, students will find some translations and verbs used to describe bullfighting customs and traditions.

Students will use the language in school or community activities related to the target culture. Additionally, students will learn vocabulary related to fashion. Also, students will learn that the name Zara is one of the most famous brands of clothing and can be found on almost every continent.