Academic Catalog

Spanish (SPAN)

SPAN-120  
Spanish I  5 UNITS  
5.0 hours lecture  
Introduction to the Spanish language and the cultures of its speakers. Designed for students with very little or no knowledge of Spanish. Facilitates the practical application of the language in everyday oral and written communication at the beginning level. Since the focus will be on basic communication skills, the class will be conducted in Spanish as much as possible. Students will learn structures that will enable them to function in Spanish in everyday contexts while becoming familiar with the Spanish speaking world. (C-ID SPAN 100) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)
SPAN-121  
Spanish II  5 UNITS  
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in SPAN 120 or two years of high school Spanish or equivalent  
5.0 hours lecture  
Continuation of SPAN 120. Continues to develop oral and written skills based on practical everyday needs. (C-ID SPAN 110) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B,6A)
SPAN-141  
Spanish and Latin American Cultures  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Survey of the major characteristics of Spanish, Latin American and Chicano cultures as reflected in literature, the arts, philosophy, and folklore. Topics include the lived experiences; traditions; family structure and gender roles; racialization and discrimination; social stratification; social struggles that led to emigration; and contributions of Spanish, Latin American, and Chicano cultures in the United States. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B)
SPAN-145  
Hispanic Civilizations  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
General overview of the characteristics and cultures of civilizations of Spanish speaking countries as reflected in literature, philosophy, architecture, and the arts of Spain and Latin American countries. This course will have an emphasis on a selected Spanish speaking country or countries. Topics include the lived experiences; traditions; family structure and gender roles; racialization and discrimination; social stratification; social movements; social struggles that led to emigration; and contributions of the selected country or countries in the United States. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2,D, IGETC-3B)
SPAN-220  
Spanish III  5 UNITS  
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in SPAN 121 or three years of high school Spanish or equivalent  
5.0 hours lecture  
Continuation of SPAN 121. Continues to develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills in order to acquire proficiency in Spanish. (C-ID SPAN 200) (CSU/UC) (AAA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B,6A)
SPAN-221  
Spanish IV  5 UNITS  
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in SPAN 220 or four years of high school Spanish or equivalent  
5.0 hours lecture  
Continuation of SPAN 220. Continues to develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills in order to improve proficiency in Spanish. (C-ID SPAN 210) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B,6A)
SPAN-250  
Conversational Spanish I  3 UNITS  
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in SPAN 121 or 220 or 221 or three years of high school Spanish or equivalent  
3.0 hours lecture  
Develop oral, reading, writing and listening skills with an emphasis on oral proficiency. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)
SPAN-251  
Conversational Spanish II  3 UNITS  
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in SPAN 250 or four years of high school Spanish or equivalent  
3.0 hours lecture  
Continues to develop oral, reading, writing and listening skills with an emphasis on oral proficiency. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)