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) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
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) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
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. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
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. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
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) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
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) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
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. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
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. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)