Academic Catalogs

Spanish (SPAN)

SPAN G1605 Units (90 lecture hours; 18 lab hours)  
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1  
Prerequisite(s): SPAN G185 or three years of high school Spanish.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Corresponds to two years of high school study; SPAN G160 and SPAN G180 combined: maximum credit, 1 course.
This course is designed for Spanish speakers or for students who are linguistically equivalent to a heritage speaker of Spanish. Students will develop their existing Spanish language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through the study of academic Spanish vocabulary and grammar. Students will review historical and current events, art, culture, diversity, and literary works of Chicanx, Latinx, and Spanish writers to enrich the knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world and develop an appreciation for the diversity of Hispanic cultures of all Spanish-speaking countries and in the United States. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: SPAN 220.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SPAN G160

SPAN G1613 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Spanish for Healthcare Professions  
Advisory: SPAN G180.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course provides Spanish instruction for students interested in healthcare fields. Students will be able to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare providers. Emphasis is on practical vocabulary and grammatical concepts needed to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients at any healthcare facility. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SPAN G161

SPAN G1655 Units (90 lecture hours; 18 lab hours)  
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2  
Prerequisite(s): SPAN G160, SPAN G280, or four years of high school Spanish.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: SPAN G165 and SPAN G185 combined: maximum credit, 1 course.
This course is a continuation of SPAN G160 and is designed for Spanish speakers or for students who are linguistically equivalent to a heritage speaker of Spanish. Students will further develop their existing Spanish language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through the analysis of literary works and composition and the study of advanced grammar. Students will analyze historical and current events, art, culture, diversity, and literary works of Chicanx, Latinx, and Spanish writers and explore the geographical and linguistic diversities of the Spanish-speaking world to value the diversity of Hispanic cultures of all Spanish-speaking countries and in the United States. This course is conducted in Spanish. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: SPAN 230.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SPAN G165

SPAN G1805 Units (90 lecture hours; 18 lab hours)  
Elementary Spanish 1  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Corresponds to two years of high school study; Credit Limitation: SPAN G160 and SPAN G180 combined: maximum credit, 1 course.
Formerly: Elementary Spanish. This course is designed for students who have no prior knowledge or have minimal knowledge of the Spanish language. Students will focus on mastery of grammar fundamentals while developing the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Spanish. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: SPAN 100.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SPAN G180

SPAN G1855 Units (90 lecture hours; 18 lab hours)  
Elementary Spanish 2  
Prerequisite(s): SPAN G160 or SPAN G180 or completed 2 years of High School Spanish.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: SPAN G165 and SPAN G185 combined: maximum credit, 1 course.
Formerly: Elementary Spanish. This course is a continuation of SPAN G180. Students will focus on mastery of advanced grammar while enhancing further the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course is equivalent to three years of high school Spanish. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: SPAN 110.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SPAN G185

SPAN G2003 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Mexican Culture and Civilization  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course will cover the history and culture of Mexico from its pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. Students will survey ancient civilization, Spanish colonization, religious belief systems, Mexican Independence, early republic, annexation of Texas, Mexican American War and territory loss, the reform movement, French invasion, the Porfiriato era, Mexican Revolution, revolutionary artists, political parties, oil industry, art, literature, food, culture, and modern developments. This course is taught in English. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SPAN G200

SPAN G2804 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Intermediate Spanish 1  
Prerequisite(s): SPAN G185 or three years of high school Spanish with a minimum grade of C- or better.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course is the first course at the intermediate level for non-heritage speakers of Spanish. It teaches culture and facilitates language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will interact with authentic language in context, interpret various texts in Spanish, and compare civilizations and cultures fostering awareness of the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. This course is taught primarily in Spanish. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: SPAN 200.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SPAN G280

SPAN G2854 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Intermediate Spanish 2  
Prerequisite(s): SPAN G160 or SPAN G280.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course is the second course at the intermediate level for non-heritage speakers of Spanish. Students will focus on intermediate-advanced oral communication, listening, reading, and writing based on diverse cultural and literary materials. Students will develop the ability to think critically by analyzing different types of texts in Spanish and make cross-cultural comparisons thereby increasing appreciation and awareness of the diverse cultures and traditions of the Spanish-speaking world. This course is taught primarily in Spanish. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: SPAN 210.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing SPAN G285