Spanish

About the Program

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) degree meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. The Spanish program includes courses focused on the knowledge and competence needed to communicate in Spanish at an intermediate to advanced level. In pursuing the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree, students acquire skills through active participation in classroom activities, and exposure to the language and culture of Spanish-speaking communities around the world. Students majoring in Spanish develop critical thinking, problem solving, and written and verbal communication skills. As Spanish majors, students have learning opportunities that are relevant to many types of careers including language instruction, translation and interpretation, international relations, and global business.

Degree Completion

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of coursework totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the major requirements and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSU GE) requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree, students must:

(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

SPAN 001A Elementary Spanish 1 5 Units

Students will acquire vocabulary and grammar knowledge, in this first of two courses, to achieve novice-low to novice-mid proficiency in Spanish language skills including understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Students will develop an awareness of cultures of Latin America and Spain. This course is not recommended for native speakers of Spanish. (C-ID SPAN 100)

Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2 IGETC: 6A District GE: C2

Credit by Exam: Yes

SPAN 001B Elementary Spanish 2 5 Units

Students will continue to acquire vocabulary and grammar knowledge, in this second of two courses, to achieve novice-mid to novice-high proficiency in Spanish language skills including understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Students will continue to develop an awareness of cultures of Latin America and Spain. (C-ID SPAN 110)

Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L

Prerequisite: SPAN 001A with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2 IGETC: None, 6A District GE: C2

SPAN 002A Intermediate Spanish 1 5 Units

Students continue to develop their ability to understand, speak, read, and write the Spanish language at the novice-high to intermediate-low proficiency level. Students demonstrate an increased awareness of cultural norms, values, and culturally relevant customs and events. Students will be able to think critically by analyzing linguistic structures and reflecting on and making cross-cultural comparisons. This course will be facilitated mainly in Spanish. (C-ID SPAN 200)

Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L

Prerequisite: SPAN 001B with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2 IGETC: 3B, 6A District GE: C2

SPAN 002B Intermediate Spanish 2 5 Units

Students continue to develop the ability to understand, speak, read, and write the Spanish language at the intermediate-low to intermediate-mid proficiency level. Course content includes aspects of the cultures of Latin America and Spain. This course is taught mainly in Spanish. (C-ID SPAN 210)

Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L

Prerequisite: SPAN 002A with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2 IGETC: 3B, 6A District GE: C2

SPAN 022A Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1 5 Units

Students will develop and employ reading, oral expression, and critical thinking skills through discussions and cultural/historical presentations based on Spanish and Latin American essays, short stories, and journalistic writings. Students will increase awareness of linguistic registers, English interference, and dialectal differences. Students will develop an appreciation for the cultures of Spanish speaking communities. This course is the first in a two-course sequence designed for heritage speakers of Spanish and taught entirely in Spanish at an intermediate-low proficiency level. (C-ID SPAN 220)

Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L

Prerequisite: SPAN 001B with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Recommended: No prior formal study of Spanish required. However, students should have listening comprehension and oral proficiency at an intermediate level as would be achieved after completion of SPAN-001B; they should be able to maintain an informal conversation on familiar topics and report activities in the past

Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2 IGETC: 6A, 3B District GE: C2

SPAN 022B Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2 5 Units

Students will continue to develop and employ reading, oral expression, and critical thinking skills through discussions, and cultural/historical presentations based on Spanish and Latin American essays, short stories, and journalistic writings. Students will monitor their use of linguistic registers, English interference, and dialectical differences. Students will deepen their appreciation for the cultures of Spanish speaking communities. This course is the second in a two-course sequence designed for heritage speakers of Spanish and taught entirely in Spanish at an intermediate-mid proficiency level. (C-ID SPAN 230)

Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L

Prerequisite: SPAN 022A; minimum grade of C

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2 IGETC: 6A, 3B District GE: C2

SPAN 031 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics 3 Units

Students will explore the study of language with an emphasis on Spanish language acquisition and instruction. Content includes the fundamental concepts of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, first and second language acquisition, and sociolinguistics. Course will be facilitated in English and Spanish.

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2 IGETC: 3B District GE: C2

SPAN 032 Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Literature 3 Units

Students will be introduced to a variety of literary genres from across the Spanish-speaking world and throughout history. The course will introduce common terms, theories, and methods of literary analysis. The class will be facilitated primarily in Spanish.

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2 IGETC: 3B District GE: C2

SPAN 091A Conversational Spanish I 3 Units

Students develop communicative skills through vocabulary acquisition, listening comprehension, pronunciation, and basic grammar. Students will acquire the ability to use colloquial Spanish in everyday situations at a novice level and become acquainted with some cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking communities around the world.

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None IGETC: None District GE: None

SPAN 091B Conversational Spanish II 3 Units

This is the second of two courses designed to develop the student's communicative skills through practice with vocabulary acquisition, listening comprehension, pronunciation and basic grammar. Students will further develop an ability to use the Spanish language in everyday situations and become acquainted with some cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking communities around the world.

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L

Prerequisite: SPAN 091A with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None IGETC: None District GE: None

SPAN 098 Directed Study in Spanish 0.5-9 Units

Individual or small groups of students, with previous course work in the discipline, who would benefit from independent study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and the faculty member in consultation with the Division Dean will determine appropriate learning objectives and activities as well as the number of units to be earned. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplines.

Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 2.07 Repeatable: Yes Grading: L

Prerequisite: SPAN 001A or SPAN 091A or GEOG 011 or GEOG 012 or GLOBL 001 or GLOBL 002 or GLOBL 007 or ANTH 063 or HIST 011B or PHIL 070, with C or better or instructor approval.

Advisory Level: Read: 2 Write: 2 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None IGETC: None District GE: None

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