Academic Catalog

Spanish (SPAN)

SPAN Course Descriptions

SPAN 1015.0 UNITS
Elementary Spanish

Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture / 18 Laboratory

This beginning Spanish course emphasizes listening, speaking, reading, and writing and helps to develop an appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of differences and similarities between cultures. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Spanish.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
C-ID: SPAN 100
*UC: credit limits may apply. SPAN 101 and SPAN 111 combined: maximum credit, one course.
SPAN 1025.0 UNITS
Elementary Spanish

Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture / 18 Laboratory

Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or SPAN 103B or SPAN 111 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass."
This course is a continuation of the study of the basic principles of Spanish with an emphasis on oral and written communication. It helps to continue to develop an appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of differences and similarities between cultures.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
C-ID: SPAN 110
*UC: credit limits may apply. SPAN 102 and SPAN 112 combined: maximum credit, one course.
SPAN 1115.0 UNITS
Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers

Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture / 18 Laboratory

This beginning course corresponding to SPAN 101 is designed for students already able to understand and speak the language as used in everyday situations. Emphasis is on listening, speaking, reading, writing and special problems with structures and vocabulary. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Spanish.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
C-ID: SPAN 100
*UC: credit limits may apply. SPAN 101 and SPAN 111 combined: maximum credit, one course.
SPAN 1125.0 UNITS
Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers

Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture / 18 Laboratory

Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or SPAN 111 or SPAN 103B or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course is a continuation of SPAN 111 or SPAN 101 designed for the native speaker. It corresponds to SPAN 102 with an emphasis on oral and written communication. This course is designed for students that already speak, understand and have studied Spanish. It helps develop the appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of differences and similarities between the diverse Latin-American and Spanish cultures.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
C-ID: SPAN 110
*UC: credit limits may apply. SPAN 102 and SPAN 112 combined: maximum credit, one course.
SPAN 2015.0 UNITS
Intermediate Spanish

Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture / 18 Laboratory

Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or SPAN 112 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course provides a review and in-depth study of grammatical concepts. Reading and interpretation of literary works by Hispanic writers and guided and original compositions are included. This course will further develop the appreciation of cultural diversity. The class is conducted primarily in Spanish.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: SPAN 200
SPAN 2024.0 UNITS
Intermediate Spanish

Class Hours: 4.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 72 Lecture

Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course provides a review and in-depth study of grammatical concepts. Reading and interpretation of literary works by Latin American and Spanish writers, and guided and original compositions are included. This course provides further practice in the discussion and presentation of current cultural topics through literature. This class, conducted primarily in Spanish, will further develop the appreciation of cultural diversity and is recommended for all Spanish majors.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: SPAN 210
SPAN 2103.0 UNITS
Highlights of Hispanic Culture

Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture

Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or SPAN 112 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course traces the principal currents of Hispanic culture through Europe and the New World. Using a thematic approach, it traces the historic, political and economic development of the Spanish speaking people, and presents the highlights of Hispanic achievements from the standpoint of civilization and culture. This course conducted primarily in Spanish, is recommended for Spanish majors.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
SPAN 2233.0 UNITS
Spanish for Health and Medical Careers

Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture

This Spanish course for health and medical personnel is designed for students who plan to use Spanish as a communication tool in their field of specialization. A major emphasis is on vocabulary and situational dialogues closely related to health and medical careers.
Transfer Credit: CSU
SPAN 2453.0 UNITS
Introduction to Chicano/Mexican American Culture

Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture

This course is a study of the culture of the Chicano/Mexican American student. It analyzes the family, religious institutions, contributions, advancements, and problems of the Chicano/Chicana in the United States and aids students in achieving self-identification and understanding their relationship to their own community. This course, conducted in English, develops insight into the special nature of Chicano/Chicana culture for those outside that culture. It is open to all Spanish speaking and non-Spanish speaking students.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
SPAN 2603.0 UNITS
Frida Kahlo And Mexican Muralists

Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture

Recommendation: Courses taught at the level of Introduction to College Composition with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent or appropriate placement based on the college’s multiple measures process with eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E.
This course is an introduction to the artwork, life and politics of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and other muralists through a cultural, literary, political, and social approach. The course also provides skills to students to further develop their basic understanding on culture, religion, mestizaje, machismo, literature, geography, and ideas and customs of Mexican society during late 1800s through mid 1900s. In addition, students will be able to improve their writing and critical thinking skills. No previous knowledge of the subject is required. The course is taught in English.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
SPAN 2853.0 UNITS
Romance Linguistics

Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture

Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or SPAN 111 with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher
This course will analyze the evolution of Romance languages from Latin. Spanish utterances will be structured through phonological, morphosyntactic, and lexical norms. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit in FREN 285. This course will be taught in English.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC