Course Descriptions SPAN‑231
3 units
Spanish Composition II LEC 48-54 This course is the continuation of SPAN-230, it is designed for students wishing to further develop written communication as well as oral comprehension and fluency at a mid-intermediate level in Spanish through culturally relevant materials. This course is for students who want to enhance their Spanish skills and for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution. Prerequisite: SPAN-230 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --CSU Area(s): C2
SPAN‑231H
3 units
Honors Spanish Composition II LEC 48-54 This course is the continuation of SPAN-230, it is designed for students wishing to further develop written communication as well as oral comprehension and fluency at a mid-intermediate level in Spanish through culturally relevant materials. This course is for students who want to enhance their Spanish skills and for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program; SPAN-230 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B --CSU Area(s): C2
SPAN‑240
3 units
Spanish through Film LEC 48-54 This course is designed to expand the study of written and spoken Spanish through discussion and written analysis of selected Spanish films. Prerequisite: SPAN-201 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
--IGETC Area(s): 3B --CSU Area(s): C2
SPAN‑252
3 units
Intermediate Spanish Conversation II LEC 48-54 This course is a continuation of Spanish 251 and is designed for those students who have taken Spanish 201 and want to further develop their communicative skills for everyday contact with Spanish speaking people. The course emphasizes on pronunciation, oral practice, and the study of Hispanic culture and civilization. The course will also review the fundamentals of grammar and introduce new vocabulary. Prerequisite: SPAN-201 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B, 6A --CSU Area(s): C2
SPAN‑270
3 units
Latin American Literature in Translation LEC 48-54 Latin American Literature in Translation surveys Latin American literature from the Pre-Columbian oral tradition to the present. Lectures, discussions, and presentations analyze, interpret, and compare the various literary genres and movements in selected works of major Latin American authors within their historical, cultural, and socio-political contexts. This course is designed for students wishing to study Latin American literature, for students with a general interest in literature, and for students planning to transfer to a fouryear institution. *Cross-listed as ENGL-270. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: ENGL-101. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C or AA/AS F --Transfers to both UC/CSU
--Transfers to both UC/CSU
--IGETC Area(s): 3B
--IGETC Area(s): 3B
--CSU Area(s): C2
--CSU Area(s): C2
SPAN‑251
--Transfers to both UC/CSU
3 units
SPAN‑299
1-3 units
Intermediate Spanish Conversation I LEC 48-54 This course is designed for those students who have taken Spanish 102 and want to further develop their communicative skills for everyday contact with Spanish speaking people. The course emphasizes pronunciation, oral practice, and reviews the fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary. The study of Hispanic culture and civilization will be covered throughout all readings and assignments. Prerequisite: SPAN-102 (with a grade of C or better).
Special Projects: Spanish IS 16-54 Students with previous course work in the program may do special projects that involve resarch and special study. The actual nature of the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising instructor. *NOTE: TBA (to be arranged) hours are included in the total hours listed above. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: Previous Spanish classes; a contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment.
--AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
--Transfers to CSU only
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