Designed for students with a cultural and linguistic connection to Spanish (i.e. native and near-native speakers, Spanish as a home language). Examine Hispanic cultures and sociopolitical experiences and explore communicative abilities through a variety of interactive, student-centered activities. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Spanish 611D, 612, 314, 314J, or 318. Prerequisite: Spanish 604 or 610D with a grade of at least C.