本課程有一個詳盡的作業部分。

每位學生均需參與三個小組計畫(PDF)，這個計畫以口頭報告的方式，搭配網路資料蒐集及書面報告。這些計畫 (PDF) 包含各類的線上研究，如西班牙語世界歷史、文學、藝術、針對西裔孩童及成人社區的志工活動和錄影訪問的創使。我們會觀賞當前的西班牙拉丁美洲電影、閱讀短篇故事及戲劇。另外課堂上還有小組模擬活動 (根據合乎實際或假設的情境)，也會有麻省理工學院內的西語教職員及學生的來訪。

This course features a detailed assignments section.

Each student participates in three group projects (PDF), delivered orally with web presentations supplemented by written reports. These projects (PDF) involve online research about the history, literature, art and music of Spanish-speaking countries, volunteer work in the community with Hispanic children and adults, and the creation of videotaped interviews. We watch current films from Spain and Latin America, and read short stories and plays. There are also group simulation activities (based on ethical or hypothetical scenarios) and visits from Spanish-speaking MIT faculty and students.

本課程屬於中級，是開設給學習西班牙語進入第三年的學生，課程目標是改善說、寫能力，並且大量擴充單字量、增進聽力及多做閱讀練習。課程教材主要是文學、文化方面的閱讀和電影和小組活動。學生們做口頭報告並參與討論及小組計畫。

A third-year intermediate course designed to improve speaking and writing, with opportunities for vocabulary acquisition, listening comprehension and reading practice as well. Uses literary and cultural readings, films, and group activities. Students give oral reports and participate in discussions and group projects.