Spanish Academic Writing & Debate
Academic writing and debate sessions in Spanish sharpen argumentation and critical thinking.
Description : Designed for academic advancement, this course focuses on scholarly writing and debate in Spanish. Interactive workshops, rigorous writing exercises, and critical readings equip learners with the skills needed for higher‑education communication.
Category : ForeignLanguages
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Spanish Academic Writing & Debate Section 1: Overview of Spanish Academic Communication - Lesson 1: What is Academic Writing? - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Academic Writing? - Lesson 2: The Importance of Clarity in Communication - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Importance of Clarity in Communication Section 2: Fundamentals of the Debate Format - Lesson 1: Introduction to Debate Concepts - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Debate Concepts - Lesson 2: Understanding Argument and Counterargument - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding Argument and Counterargument Section 3: Essential Spanish Grammar for Writing - Lesson 1: Key Grammar Structures I - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Key Grammar Structures I - Lesson 2: Key Grammar Structures II - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Key Grammar Structures II Section 4: Academic Vocabulary Building in Spanish - Lesson 1: Learning Essential Academic Terms - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning Essential Academic Terms - Lesson 2: Using Precise Vocabulary for Effective Writing - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Using Precise Vocabulary for Effective Writing Section 5: Overview of the Writing Process - Lesson 1: Planning and Drafting Your Work - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning and Drafting Your Work - Lesson 2: Revising and Editing Essentials - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Revising and Editing Essentials Module 2: Spanish Academic Essay Structure and Research Section 1: Understanding Essay Components - Lesson 1: Crafting Effective Introductions - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Crafting Effective Introductions - Lesson 2: Developing Strong Thesis Statements - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Developing Strong Thesis Statements Section 2: Research Methods and Source Evaluation - Lesson 1: Finding and Evaluating Credible Sources - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Finding and Evaluating Credible Sources - Lesson 2: Note-taking Strategies for Research - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Note-taking Strategies for Research Section 3: Organizing the Essay Body - Lesson 1: Structuring Main Points and Arguments - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Structuring Main Points and Arguments - Lesson 2: Supporting Arguments with Evidence - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Supporting Arguments with Evidence Section 4: Mastering Academic Style and Tone - Lesson 1: Using Formal Writing Techniques - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Using Formal Writing Techniques - Lesson 2: Maintaining Objectivity in Your Writing - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Maintaining Objectivity in Your Writing Section 5: Citations and Referencing in Spanish Essays - Lesson 1: In-text Citation Fundamentals - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: In-text Citation Fundamentals - Lesson 2: Creating an Organized Works Cited Page - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating an Organized Works Cited Page Module 3: Spanish Argumentation and Debate Skills Section 1: Introduction to Debate Skills - Lesson 1: Exploring Different Debate Formats - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring Different Debate Formats - Lesson 2: Basic Techniques for Public Speaking - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Techniques for Public Speaking Section 2: Crafting Persuasive Arguments in Spanish - Lesson 1: Developing Logical and Coherent Arguments - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Developing Logical and Coherent Arguments - Lesson 2: Using Persuasive Language Effectively - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Persuasive Language Effectively Section 3: Strategies for Counterarguments - Lesson 1: Identifying Weaknesses in Opposing Claims - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Identifying Weaknesses in Opposing Claims - Lesson 2: Formulating Strong Rebuttals - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Formulating Strong Rebuttals Section 4: Engaging in Constructive Discussion - Lesson 1: Techniques for Active Listening and Response - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Techniques for Active Listening and Response - Lesson 2: Negotiating and Building Consensus - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Negotiating and Building Consensus Section 5: Enhancing Oral Presentation Skills - Lesson 1: Structuring Informative Oral Presentations - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Structuring Informative Oral Presentations - Lesson 2: Utilizing Visual Aids and Supporting Materials - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Utilizing Visual Aids and Supporting Materials Module 4: Critical Analysis in Spanish Academic Writing Section 1: Analyzing Academic Texts - Lesson 1: Techniques for Reading Academic Articles - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Techniques for Reading Academic Articles - Lesson 2: Identifying Main Arguments and Themes - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identifying Main Arguments and Themes Section 2: Evaluating Source Credibility - Lesson 1: Assessing the Reliability of Sources - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Assessing the Reliability of Sources - Lesson 2: Recognizing Biases in Academic Works - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Recognizing Biases in Academic Works Section 3: Synthesizing Information from Multiple Texts - Lesson 1: Combining Points from Various Authors - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Combining Points from Various Authors - Lesson 2: Comparing and Contrasting Ideas - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Comparing and Contrasting Ideas Section 4: Constructing Constructive Critiques - Lesson 1: Writing Critical Reviews of Academic Texts - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Writing Critical Reviews of Academic Texts - Lesson 2: Strategies for Effective Peer Review - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Strategies for Effective Peer Review Section 5: Developing Strong Research Questions - Lesson 1: Formulating Insightful Research Questions - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Formulating Insightful Research Questions - Lesson 2: Refining and Focusing Research Objectives - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Refining and Focusing Research Objectives Module 5: Advanced Academic Debate and Writing Techniques Section 1: Enhancing Writing Techniques - Lesson 1: Improving Clarity and Precision in Writing - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Improving Clarity and Precision in Writing - Lesson 2: Using Cohesive Devices to Connect Ideas - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Using Cohesive Devices to Connect Ideas Section 2: Preparing for Advanced Debate - Lesson 1: Organizing Comprehensive Debate Strategies - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Organizing Comprehensive Debate Strategies - Lesson 2: Sequencing Arguments for Maximum Impact - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Sequencing Arguments for Maximum Impact Section 3: Integrating Constructive Feedback in Writing - Lesson 1: Analyzing Critiques to Improve Drafts - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Analyzing Critiques to Improve Drafts - Lesson 2: Collaborative Revision Techniques - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Collaborative Revision Techniques Section 4: Presenting Research Effectively - Lesson 1: Creating Engaging Academic Posters - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Creating Engaging Academic Posters - Lesson 2: Strategies for Handling Q&A Sessions - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Strategies for Handling Q&A Sessions Section 5: Final Workshop for Debate and Writing - Lesson 1: Participating in Simulated Debate Rounds - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Participating in Simulated Debate Rounds - Lesson 2: Conducting Final Peer Evaluations - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Conducting Final Peer Evaluations