The Spanish Program offers a unique learning experience for graduate students in the field of international relations and/or development. Through classroom activities, students are given the opportunity to develop their Spanish skills and to incorporate and transfer knowledge from other academic courses and professional interests. Typical classroom activities include simulations, class debates and political discussions. In all the activities, a careful balance is maintained in developing communication and grammatical accuracy. Opportunities for the development of all language skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening) are carefully planned.