Spanish Literature (C1)
Prior to enrolling:
- New students must have tested into C1-level in the Level Placement Test.
- Current students must complete the B2-level and pass the B2-Level Exit Exam.
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- Roadmap Rate: $550 per course
- À la carte rate: $599 per course
Full courses are accessible only to roadmappers.
If you are a roadmapper and would like to enroll into a full course, send an email to [email protected].
If you are a roadmapper and would like to enroll into a full course, send an email to [email protected].
SPANISH LITERATURE
Term: Autumn 2026
Location: Online
Day: Weds, 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
Dates: 9/30 - 12/2 *Not 11/25
Course Description
Spanish Literature is a 20-hour advanced-level reading and discussion course designed for students who want to immerse themselves in the rich literary traditions of Latin America while refining their vocabulary, analytical skills, and oral fluency.
Through poems, short stories, and essays by some of the most renowned Hispano-American authors, students will explore major themes in Latin American literature, history, and philosophy. Emphasis is placed on close reading, discussion, and literary analysis, with a focus on understanding tone, diction, imagery, and cultural context.
While grammar is not the primary focus, students should have a strong foundation in Spanish tenses and structures, as the course challenges them to engage with complex texts and express sophisticated ideas in Spanish.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
✔ Interpret and analyze complex literary texts, including short stories, poetry, and essays
✔ Engage in meaningful discussions about literature’s connection to history, politics, and society
✔ Use advanced literary vocabulary to express nuanced ideas in speech and writing
✔ Recognize regional linguistic variations and idiomatic expressions in Latin American Spanish
✔ Deliver structured presentations summarizing and analyzing literary works
✔ Write creatively and critically in Spanish, producing well-structured texts
✔ Strengthen fluency and spontaneous expression through oral debates and discussions
Through poems, short stories, and essays by some of the most renowned Hispano-American authors, students will explore major themes in Latin American literature, history, and philosophy. Emphasis is placed on close reading, discussion, and literary analysis, with a focus on understanding tone, diction, imagery, and cultural context.
While grammar is not the primary focus, students should have a strong foundation in Spanish tenses and structures, as the course challenges them to engage with complex texts and express sophisticated ideas in Spanish.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
✔ Interpret and analyze complex literary texts, including short stories, poetry, and essays
✔ Engage in meaningful discussions about literature’s connection to history, politics, and society
✔ Use advanced literary vocabulary to express nuanced ideas in speech and writing
✔ Recognize regional linguistic variations and idiomatic expressions in Latin American Spanish
✔ Deliver structured presentations summarizing and analyzing literary works
✔ Write creatively and critically in Spanish, producing well-structured texts
✔ Strengthen fluency and spontaneous expression through oral debates and discussions
Weekly Topics:
📌 Week 1: Julio Cortázar (Argentina) – Magical realism and surrealism in Casa tomada & Continuidad de los parques
📌 Week 2: Pablo Neruda (Chile) – Poetic voices of love, war, and everyday life (Poema 20, Oda a la alcachofa)
📌 Week 3: Gabriel García Márquez (Colombia) – Power, injustice, and fate in Un día de estos & La siesta del martes
📌 Week 4: José Martí (Cuba) – Patriotism, human values, and poetic simplicity in Versos sencillos
📌 Week 5: Federico García Lorca (Spain) – Spanish identity in Romancero gitano and La casa de Bernarda Alba
📌 Week 6: Horacio Quiroga (Uruguay) – Psychological horror & naturalism in El hijo and Las medias de los flamencos
📌 Week 7: Augusto Monterroso (Guatemala) – Satire, irony, and storytelling in El eclipse and El dinosaurio
📌 Week 8: Carlos Fuentes (Mexico) – The intersection of myth and reality in Chac Mool
📌 Week 9: Rubén Darío (Nicaragua) – Modernismo and poetic innovation in Sonatina and Lo fatal
📌 Week 10: Julia de Burgos (Puerto Rico) – Feminism, identity, and self-reflection in A Julia de Burgos
📌 Week 2: Pablo Neruda (Chile) – Poetic voices of love, war, and everyday life (Poema 20, Oda a la alcachofa)
📌 Week 3: Gabriel García Márquez (Colombia) – Power, injustice, and fate in Un día de estos & La siesta del martes
📌 Week 4: José Martí (Cuba) – Patriotism, human values, and poetic simplicity in Versos sencillos
📌 Week 5: Federico García Lorca (Spain) – Spanish identity in Romancero gitano and La casa de Bernarda Alba
📌 Week 6: Horacio Quiroga (Uruguay) – Psychological horror & naturalism in El hijo and Las medias de los flamencos
📌 Week 7: Augusto Monterroso (Guatemala) – Satire, irony, and storytelling in El eclipse and El dinosaurio
📌 Week 8: Carlos Fuentes (Mexico) – The intersection of myth and reality in Chac Mool
📌 Week 9: Rubén Darío (Nicaragua) – Modernismo and poetic innovation in Sonatina and Lo fatal
📌 Week 10: Julia de Burgos (Puerto Rico) – Feminism, identity, and self-reflection in A Julia de Burgos
Included Materials
All materials are included in your enrollment fee:
- A digital course syllabus with all weekly topics, objectives, homework and solution guides.
- Interactive student materials for all 10 classes.
- A OneNote class notebook for notes, recordings, and collaborative activities.
What if I Miss a Class?
We understand that life gets busy! If you miss a class, you can easily catch up by:
- Reviewing your class materials and class notes
- Completing the assigned homework per the course syllabus
- Scheduling a private lesson with your instructor to makeup the session
Take Your Learning Further with the Annual Roadmap!
Don’t stop with just one course or wait until the last minute to sign up for your next! Plan ahead and unlock huge benefits by enrolling in our Annual Roadmap Program. By joining this optional program, you’ll gain:
✅ Enrollment into four consecutive semesters of courses
✅ Exclusive access to extra practice materials and guided learning plans
✅ A structured sequence of level exit exams to track and monitor your progress
✅ A structured learning path that ensures steady progress and prevents plateaus
✅ Annual credits for FREE conversational club events throughout the year
🎯 Stay on track, gain exclusive benefits, and reach fluency faster with the Annual Roadmap!
✅ Enrollment into four consecutive semesters of courses
✅ Exclusive access to extra practice materials and guided learning plans
✅ A structured sequence of level exit exams to track and monitor your progress
✅ A structured learning path that ensures steady progress and prevents plateaus
✅ Annual credits for FREE conversational club events throughout the year
🎯 Stay on track, gain exclusive benefits, and reach fluency faster with the Annual Roadmap!
Join Our Community
At Work-Life Spanish, learning goes far beyond the classroom. Join our vibrant community of learners and native speakers through:
- Conversation Clubs – guided weekly meetups to keep speaking between classes
- Immersion Trips – travel abroad with classmates and practice Spanish in real life
Terms & Enrollment Policies
Course Duration & Hours
Adult group courses consist of 10 class sessions. The total course hours may vary depending on enrollment:
Withdrawals & Course Credit
Students may withdraw from a course and receive a course credit for the full amount paid if the withdrawal request is made at least 7 days before the course start date. Course credits are valid for 365 days from the date of issuance. Work-Life Spanish does not offer refunds for student withdrawals.
Transfers
Once a course has started, same-level transfers, course credits, or refunds are not permitted. The only exception is if a student has enrolled in the incorrect level. In that case, the student may be transferred to a course at the appropriate level if space is available.
Attendance & Course Completion
Successful completion of a course requires attendance of at least 8 out of the 10 sessions. Students who miss a class are encouraged to schedule a makeup session with their instructor to review the missed material. When a makeup session is completed, the missed class will be counted as an attended session for the purpose of course completion.
Students with more than two absences that are not completed through makeup sessions will not be considered to have successfully completed the course and may be required to retake the course.
Unused Enrollment
Students who enroll in a WLS offering or purchase package credits but do not attend sessions or use their credits within the designated timeframe remain responsible for the enrollment. Failure to attend classes does not qualify for refunds, credits, or transfers outside the policies listed above.
Level Progression
Each level at Work-Life Spanish includes multiple courses that build upon one another. Students must successfully complete all courses within a level before taking the Level Exit Exam. Students must pass the Level Exit Exam before enrolling in the next level.
Adult group courses consist of 10 class sessions. The total course hours may vary depending on enrollment:
- 1 student: 10 total hours (60 minutes per session)
- 2–3 students: 15 total hours (90 minutes per session)
- 4 or more students: 20 total hours (120 minutes per session)
Withdrawals & Course Credit
Students may withdraw from a course and receive a course credit for the full amount paid if the withdrawal request is made at least 7 days before the course start date. Course credits are valid for 365 days from the date of issuance. Work-Life Spanish does not offer refunds for student withdrawals.
Transfers
Once a course has started, same-level transfers, course credits, or refunds are not permitted. The only exception is if a student has enrolled in the incorrect level. In that case, the student may be transferred to a course at the appropriate level if space is available.
Attendance & Course Completion
Successful completion of a course requires attendance of at least 8 out of the 10 sessions. Students who miss a class are encouraged to schedule a makeup session with their instructor to review the missed material. When a makeup session is completed, the missed class will be counted as an attended session for the purpose of course completion.
Students with more than two absences that are not completed through makeup sessions will not be considered to have successfully completed the course and may be required to retake the course.
Unused Enrollment
Students who enroll in a WLS offering or purchase package credits but do not attend sessions or use their credits within the designated timeframe remain responsible for the enrollment. Failure to attend classes does not qualify for refunds, credits, or transfers outside the policies listed above.
Level Progression
Each level at Work-Life Spanish includes multiple courses that build upon one another. Students must successfully complete all courses within a level before taking the Level Exit Exam. Students must pass the Level Exit Exam before enrolling in the next level.
Student Testimonial
- Karla (Yelp Review)
- WLS is literally, one of the best! The classes also incorporate culture, which is essential to language learning. I really enjoy the advanced topics that you won't get in other classes. I love that my instructors were from different Spanish speaking countries, this helped me to learn about the different countries, customs and accents as well. The news and film clubs are the absolute best. This is where you really get to learn more and increase your vocabulary. You'll have a chance to learn and use advanced vocabulary to talk about different topics.
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