Spanish
SPAN 1—Elementary Spanish, Part 1 (4 units)
CSU/UC-Unit Limit
Introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world; includes the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish with an emphasis on the communicative skills, as well as the fundamentals of Spanish grammar. Equivalent to one year high school Spanish. (L)
SPAN 2—Elementary Spanish, Part 2 (4 units)
CSU/UC-Unit Limit
A continuation of Spanish 1. Provides further basic communication skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course introduces the present perfect, the conditional, the future and the subjunctive verb cases. It includes practice at the intermediate level and review of the fundamentals of Spanish grammar. Prerequisite: SPAN 1 with a grade of “C” or better or one year of high school Spanish. (L)
SPAN 3—Intermediate Spanish, Part 1 (4 units)
CSU/UC-Unit LImit
First of two semesters of intermediate Spanish; provides intermediate level of communication skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a cultural context with special emphasis on communicaiton. Prerequisite: SPAN 2 with a grade of “C” or better or two years of high school Spanish. (L)
SPAN 4—Intermediate Spanish, Part 2 (4 units) CSU/UC
A fourth semeser course designed to review the grammar, vocabulary, and composition acquired in the first three semesters. Contextualized and culturally appropriate exercises and the readings of modern texts of the history, art, geography, literature, and cultural values of the Hispanic peoples are used. The four language skills (listening, writing, reading, and speaking) are further developed through special emphasis on communication. Prerequisite: SPAN 3 with a grade of “C” or better or three years of high school Spanish. (L)
SPAN 10—Introduction to Spanish (3 units) CSU
Study of elementary Spanish with an emphasis in proficiency, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and communication. (L)
SPAN 20A—Spanish for Heritage Students (4 units) CSU/UC UC-Unit Limit
Reading and writing in Spanish, targeted to Spanish speakers. Readings pertinent to the life and culture of Hispanics in the United States, compositions, exploring personal, political and cultural issues, exams, and advanced grammar. Instruction in Spanish. (L)
SPAN 20B—Spanish for Heritage Students (4 units) CSU/UC UC-Unit Limit
This course, which is conducted in Spanish, is the second of a two-semester sequence designed for fluent speakers of Spanish who are proficient in the languague, but who have had little or no formal language training. Prerequisite: SPAN 20A and fluency in Spanish.
SPAN 35—Latin American Literature in Translation
(3 units) CSU/UC
Study of representative works of Latin-American literature; readings, lectures, and discussions of major works in English from the time of Columbus to the Twentieth Century. (L)
SPAN 36—Literatura Hispano-Americana (3 units) CSU/UC
Study of representative works of Latin-American literature; readings, lectures, and discussions of major works in Spanish from the time of Columbus to the Twentieth Century. Intended for Hispanic and advanced Spanish student. Prerequisite: Ability to read literature in the Spanish language. (L)
SPAN 51R—Conversational Spanish (1 or 2 or 3 units)
Development of oral skills in Spanish with an emphasis on practical phrases for communication in job or social situations; vocabulary development appropriate for basic interaction as well as for law enforcement, welfare, and other public agencies. Grades are P/NP. (L) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)