Class Descriptions
SPAN 1A - ELEMENTARY SPANISH
Beginning course with emphasis on understanding and speaking Spanish; introduction to reading and writing Spanish. This course will also introduce students to Hispanic culture and institutions. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. (C-ID: SPAN 100)
5.000 Credit hours
5.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture and/or discussion, Hybrid, Dist. Ed Internet Delayed
Liberal Arts and Sciences Division
Fine Arts Department
Course Attributes:
Transferable CSU, CSU C2, GAV C2, GAV F, Transferable UC
Textbook:
Portales 2.0: Introductory Spanish
SPAN 1B - ELEMENTARY SPANISH
Continuation of Spanish 1A. Further development of the four skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. This course will continue to emphasize the study of Hispanic culture and institutions. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. ADVISORY: Spanish 1A or equivalent.
5.000 Credit hours
5.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture and/or discussion, Hybrid, Dist. Ed Internet Delayed
Liberal Arts and Sciences Division
Fine Arts Department
Course Attributes:
Transferable CSU, CSU C2, GAV C2, GAV F, Transferable UC, IGETC 6A
Textbook:
Portales 2.0: Introductory Spanish
SPAN 2A - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
This course teaches culture and facilitates language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will continue to interact with authentic language in context. Content is expanded beyond "survival" needs of the immediate environment in order to express personal meaning and to apply different strategies and techniques to go beyond casual conversation and express opinions, make suggestions on familiar topics, as well as some abstract issues and plans. Students demonstrate an increased awareness of cultural norms, values, and culturally relevant appropriate customs and events. Accuracy becomes quite high for high frequency structures and vocabulary but more complex discourse is still developing and requires a somewhat sympathetic listener or reader. Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically by analyzing linguistic structures and reflecting on and making cross-cultural comparisons. This course is taught primarily in Spanish. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. (C-ID: SPAN 200) PREREQUISITE: Spanish 1B or equivalent.
5.000 Credit hours
5.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture and/or discussion, Hybrid, Dist. Ed Internet Delayed
Liberal Arts and Sciences Division
Fine Arts Department
Course Attributes:
Transferable CSU, CSU C2, GAV C2, GAV F, Transferable UC, IGETC 3B, IGETC 6A
Textbook:
¡Anda!, 2nd Edition, Text+Activities Manual
published by Pearson Prentice Hall
SPAN 2B - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
This course continues to expand upon culture and facilitate language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will interact with more sophisticated authentic language in context. Content continues to expand in order to express more complex ideas, in order to express personal meaning and to apply different strategies and techniques to go beyond casual conversation and express opinions, make suggestions on familiar topics, as well as some abstract issues and plans. Students demonstrate an increased awareness of cultural norms, values, and culturally relevant appropriate customs and events. Accuracy becomes quite high and for high frequency structures and vocabulary but more complex discourse is still developing and requires a somewhat sympathetic listener or reader. Students will continue to demonstrate the ability to think critically by analyzing linguistic structures and reflecting on making cross-cultural comparisons. This course is taught primarily in Spanish. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. (C-ID: SPAN 210) PREREQUISITE: Spanish 2A or equivalent.
5.000 Credit hours
5.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture and/or discussion, Hybrid, Dist. Ed Internet Delayed
Liberal Arts and Sciences Division
Fine Arts Department
Course Attributes:
Transferable CSU, CSU C2, GAV C2, GAV F, Transferable UC, IGETC 3B, IGETC 6A
Textbook:
¡Anda!, 2nd Edition, Text+Activities Manual
published by Pearson Prentice Hall
SPAN 8A - CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
This course is a beginning Spanish course, focusing on the Spanish sound system, basic grammar and vocabulary, and cultural elements. Although emphasis is on listening and speaking, basic reading and writing skills will be developed. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture and/or discussion
Liberal Arts and Sciences Division
Fine Arts Department
Course Attributes:
Transferable CSU, GAV C2
SPAN 8B - CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
This course requires knowledge of Spanish pronunciation, basic vocabulary, and present tense grammar. More advanced grammar and vocabulary, and cultural elements will be taught in the development of listening, speaking, basic reading and writing skills. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. ADVISORY: Spanish 8A or equivalent.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture and/or discussion
Liberal Arts and Sciences Division
Fine Arts Department
Course Attributes:
Transferable CSU, GAV C2
SPAN 8C - CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
This course requires considerable knowledge of Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and syntax. More advanced grammar and vocabulary will be taught in the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. ADVISORY: Spanish 8B or equivalent.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture and/or discussion
Liberal Arts and Sciences Division
Fine Arts Department
Course Attributes:
Transferable CSU, GAV C2
SPAN 8D - CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
This course requires fluency in spoken and written Spanish. Advanced grammar and vocabulary will be presented while the course concentrates on polishing the student's oral and written skills and develops a sense of style. ADVISORY: Spanish 8C or equivalent.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture and/or discussion
Liberal Arts and Sciences Division
Fine Arts Department
Course Attributes:
Transferable CSU, GAV C2
SPAN 12A - SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students. It provides instruction that builds upon the existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and the cultural heritage and knowledge of these students. The course will increase awareness of linguistic registers, discuss items beyond the familiar routine and develop an appreciation for Hispanic cultures as manifested in Spanish speaking countries and in the United States. This course is taught entirely in Spanish. (C-ID: SPAN 220) PREREQUISITE: Spanish 2B or equivalent.
5.000 Credit hours
5.000 Lecture hours
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture and/or discussion, Hybrid, Dist. Ed Internet Delayed
Liberal Arts and Sciences Division
Fine Arts Department
Course Attributes:
Transferable CSU, CSU C2, GAV C2, GAV F, Transferable UC, IGETC 6A
SPAN 12B - SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
This course continues to provide instruction that builds upon the existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and cultural heritage and knowledge of these students. The course will continue to increase awareness of linguistic registers, discuss items beyond the familiar routine and expand upon their appreciation for Hispanic cultures as manifested in Spanish speaking countries and in the United States. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. (C-ID: SPAN 230) PREREQUISITE: Spanish 12A or equivalent.
5.000 Credit hours
5.000 Lecture hours
Syllabus Available
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture and/or discussion, Hybrid, Dist. Ed Internet Delayed
Liberal Arts and Sciences Division
Fine Arts Department
Course Attributes:
Transferable CSU, CSU C2, GAV C2, GAV F, Transferable UC, IGETC 6A