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SPAN 1A Elementary Spanish 5.0 units
Description: 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)

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop foundational oral proficiency including comparing and contrasting nuances of everyday life in the Hispanic world with those of English speaking in the U.S.
2. Develop foundational writing proficiency including comparing and contrasting nuances of everyday life in the Hispanic world with those of English speaking in the U.S.
3. Develop recognition of grammar in the Spanish language using comparative analysis with the English language.
4. Recognize a variety of Hispanic cultures including Spain and Mexico.


SPAN 1B Elementary Spanish 5.0 units
Description: 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. PREREQUISITE: Spanish 1A or equivalent.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Continue to develop foundational oral proficiency including comparing and contrasting nuances of everyday life in the Hispanic world with those of English speaking in the U.S.
2. Continue to develop foundational writing proficiency including comparing and contrasting nuances of everyday life in the Hispanic world with those of English speaking in the U.S.
3. Continue to develop recognition of grammar in the Spanish language using comparative analysis with the English language.
4. Recognize a variety of Hispanic cultures including Central and South America.


SPAN 2A Intermediate Spanish 5.0 units
Description: 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. PREREQUISITE: Spanish 1B or equivalent.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate oral proficiency by reading selected poems and short stories from different countries in class and discuss themes.
2. Demonstrate writing proficiency comparing cultural traits from Hispanic cultures.
3. Demonstrate grammar recognition by conjugating various verb forms: present,preterite,imperfect.
4. Analyzing selected Spanish literary works from Cuba and Mexico.


SPAN 2B Intermediate Spanish 5.0 units
Description: 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. PREREQUISITE: Spanish 2A or equivalent.(C-ID SPAN 210)

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate an advanced level of oral proficiency by reading selected poems and short stories from different countries in class.
2. Demonstrate advanced level writing techniques comparing linguistic differences from Costa Rica, Colombia and Venezuela.
3. Demonstrategrammar recognition by conjugating various verb forms: pres. subjunctive, commands, imperfect subj.
4. Analyzing and discussing human relations, socialand political issues.


SPAN 8A Conversational Spanish 3.0 units
Description: 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.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate and apply basic Spanish vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar skills dealing with regular ar,er, and ir verbs, direct object pronouns, stem changing verbs.
2. Illustrate basic competency in the listening, reading, and speaking skills of Spanish, with the ability to converse as the primary focus
3. Appraise and discuss the historical, social, cultural qualities of Hispanics in the US, Spain, and Argentina.


SPAN 8B Conversational Spanish 3.0 units
Description: 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.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic Spanish vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar skills dealing with regular verbs in the preterit, irregular verbs in the preterit, present progressive, direct and indirect object pronoun replacement and intro to present subjunctive.
2. Illustrate basic competency in the listening, reading, and speaking skills of Spanish, with the ability to converse as the primary focus
3. Appraise and discuss the historical, social, cultural and aesthetic qualities of he Hispanic cultures of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, using the Spanish language as a vehicle for discovery.


SPAN 8C Conversational Spanish 3.0 units
Description: Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic Spanish vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar skills dealing with subjuntive using noun, adjective, and adverbial clauses. Students will also lean to form and use the future and conditional tenses.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate and apply a more advanced Spanish vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar skills. Items to be studied include, the imperfect tense, subjunctive with noun and adjective clauses and the present perfect tense.
2. Students will illustrate an advanced competency in the listening, reading, and speaking skills of Spanish, with the ability to converse as the primary focus.
3. Students will appraise and discuss the historical, social, cultural and aesthetic qualities of Hispanic cultures such as Peru, Ecuador and Venezuela using the Spanish language as a vehicle for discovery.


SPAN 8D Conversational Spanish 3.0 units
Description: 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.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of advanced Spanish vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar skills dealing with imperfect subjunctive, se passive, dative of interest and relative pronouns.
2. Students will illustrate an advanced competency in the listening, reading, and speaking skills of Spanish, with the ability to converse as the primary focus
3. Students will appraise and discuss the historical, social, cultural and aesthetic qualities of he Hispanic cultures of Paraguay, Uruguay. Puerto Rico and Cuba.


SPAN 12A Spanish for Spanish Speakers 5.0 units
Description: 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. PREREQUISITE: Spanish 1B or equivalent. (C-ID SPAN 220)

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate near native proficiency by reading selected poems and historical content from Hispanic cultures.
2. Demonstrate near native writing proficiency by analyzing selected poems and historical content from Hispanic cultures.
3. Demonstrate grammarrecognition by conjugating various verb tenses, proper punctuation, syntax and correct use of accents.
4. Recognize a variety of Hispanic cultures;Spain, Mexico,Puerto Rico,Guatemala, Cuba.


SPAN 12B Spanish for Spanish Speakers 5.0 units
Description: 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. PREREQUISITE: Spanish 12A or equivalent. (C-ID SPAN 230)

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate near native proficiency by reading selected poems and historical content from Hispanic cultures.
2. Demonstrate near native writing proficiency by analyzing selected poems and historical content from Hispanic countries..
3. Demonstrate grammar recognition by conjugating various verb forms, proper punctuation, syntax and use of accents.
4. Recognize a variety of Hispanic cultures;Costa Rica,Venezuela,Colombia,Peru and Chile.


SPAN 22 Field Work and Service 0.5 units
Description: Supervised field work within the College and with local agencies. Students serve in useful group activities in leadership roles prescribed for them by faculty or community agencies. A maximum of six units may be completed. Learning contracts must be filled out and signed by the student and the supervising instructor. This is a pass/no pass course. REQUIRED: Learning contracts must be filled out and signed by the student and the supervising instructor.



SPAN 23 Independent Study 1.0 units
Description: Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. REQUIRED: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.



SPAN 98 Special Topics 0.5 units
Description: Special topics courses examine current problems or issues of interest to students within a specific discipline area. For topical content information, consult with the appropriate department chairperson. For transfer status, check with a counselor. May be repeated for credit with different topics. This course may have the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students must be able to describe, analyze, and apply concepts presented and demonstrated in course. Goals will differ for each special topic.


SPAN 701 Spanish for Health Professionals 0.0 units
Description: Spanish for Health Professionals is a streamlined course which allows the student to master enough Spanish to survive in the healthcare field without loading them down with translation exercises. Vocabulary, grammar examples, practice activities and cultural topics are incorporated to relate to the occupational theme of nursing and healthcare. Students will practice communicative survival, using key vocabulary essentials to enable them to utilize their Spanish in the daily work situation, improving their ability to interact with their clients.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop foundational oral and writing proficiency of nursing and healthcare terms in the Spanish language.
2. Develop recognition of nursing and healthcare grammar in the Spanish language using comparative analysis with the nursing and healthcare terms in the English language.