Course Descriptions: Spanish

85 Occupational Spanish 3 hours, 3 units
An intensive vocationally oriented course designed to give rudimentary skills in hearing, speaking, reading and writing basic Spanish. Practice in the vocabulary, nomenclature and functional grammar typical of actual job situations. Credit does not apply to the associate degree.

101 First Course in Spanish 5 hours, 5 units
Advisory: English 50 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W4.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for or concurrent enrollment in Spanish 100.
This is an entry-level course designed to introduce students to the Spanish language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. In this interactive course, students learn and use the language by speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the novice level. Basic language structures and vocabulary for communication are examined and explored in Spanish. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

102 Second Course in Spanish 5 hours, 5 units
Prerequisite: Spanish 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for or concurrent enrollment in Spanish 100.
This is a continuation of the Spanish 101 course at a progressively advanced level of skills with emphasis on understanding, speaking and reading the language of everyday life. The elements of grammar are examined with practice in writing Spanish, using the subject matter relating to the culture and traditions. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ. UC Transfer Credit: Spanish (SPAN) 102 and 201 combined are equivalent to 199 (per catalog): maximum credit, ten units.
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201 Third Course in Spanish 5 hours, 5 units
Prerequisite: Spanish 102 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for or concurrent enrollment in Spanish 199 or 200.
This course is the first semester of an intermediate level study of Spanish. It stresses further grammatical development in Spanish beyond second semester through oral and written communication. It also provides increased practice in readings of culturally relevant authentic materials. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ. UC Transfer Credit: Spanish (SPAN) 201, 202 combined with Chicano 203, 204: maximum credit, one series.

202 Fourth Course in Spanish 5 hours, 5 units
Prerequisite: Spanish 201 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for or concurrent enrollment in Spanish 200.
This course is offered as an advanced intermediate level course. It reviews and furthers grammatical features in Spanish through oral and written communication within a cultural background. Readings of literary and/ or culturally relevant authentic materials are examined in depth. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/ univ. UC Transfer Credit: Spanish (SPAN) 201, 202 combined with Chicano 203, 204: maximum credit, one series.

210 Conversation and Composition Spanish I
3 hours, 3 units
Prerequisite: Spanish 102 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course further develops oral comprehension and fluency as well as written communication at a mid intermediate level in Spanish through culturally relevant materials. Students increase vocabulary, dramatize everyday topics of conversation, interpret and describe materials, and compare and contrast Latin American and Spanish cultures with U.S. culture both orally and in writing. Writing strategies are emphasized and literature is introduced. This course is intended for students who want to enhance their skills in the Spanish language. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.
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211 Conversation and Composition Spanish II
3 hours, 3 units
Prerequisite: Spanish 210 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is designed to further develop oral comprehension and fluency as well as written communication at an advanced intermediate level in Spanish through culturally relevant materials. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

290 Independent Study Hours by Arrangement; 1-3 units
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
For intermediate students who wish to work on special projects. This course may be taken four times with different content for a maximum of six units. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC transfer limitations. See a counselor.

296 Individual Instruction in Spanish 3 hours lab, 1 unit
Credit/No Credit Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in an approved related course; Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
Uses self-paced, multimedia systems to help students reach specific learning objectives and is designed to be an adjunct course to designated courses. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

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