Spanish (SPAN)
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.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
C-ID: SPAN 100
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
SPAN 103A3.0 UNITS
Elementary Spanish for Teacher Preparation I
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture / 18 Laboratory
This beginning course in Spanish language for teacher preparation emphasizes listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and helps to develop an appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of differences and similarities between cultures.
Transfer Credit: CSU
SPAN 103B3.0 UNITS
Elementary Spanish for Teacher Preparation
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture / 18 Laboratory
Prerequisite: SPAN 103A or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course is a continuation of the study of basic Spanish language principles for teacher preparation with an emphasis on oral and written communication. It further develops an appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of differences and similarities between cultures.
Transfer Credit: CSU
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.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
C-ID: SPAN 100
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
SPAN 2015.0 UNITS
Intermediate Spanish
Class Hours: 5.0 Lecture / 1.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 90 Lecture / 18 Laboratory
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
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 ENG 100 or ENGL 100S.
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 2813.0 UNITS
Beginning Conversational Spanish
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course gives the student practice in understanding and speaking Spanish as used in the home, school, business, travel and everyday life. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary, idioms, and language patterns fundamental to an active and practical use of Spanish. This course recommended for all Spanish majors, develops the appreciation of cultural diversity.
Transfer Credit: CSU
SPAN 2823.0 UNITS
Intermediate Conversational Spanish
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite: SPAN 281 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course provides intensive practice in the discussion of current topics including multiculturalism. Emphasis is on the acquisition of special idioms and vocabulary suitable to conversation about the family, the world of work, business, sports and pastimes, popular culture, travel and ecology. This course conducted primarily in Spanish, is recommended for all Spanish majors.
Transfer Credit: CSU
SPAN 2833.0 UNITS
Advanced Conversational Spanish
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite: SPAN 282 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
This course consists of in-depth oral discussion of cultural topics, including modern family life, the job market, advertising in the business world, pastimes and amusements, economy versus ecology, the world of travel and multiculturalism. Emphasis is on the acquisition of appropriate vocabulary and language patterns, and the creative development of arguments. This course conducted in Spanish, is recommended for all Spanish majors.
Transfer Credit: CSU
SPAN 2853.0 UNITS
Romance Linguistics
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture
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