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World Languages

Overview

American River College offers courses in World Languages designed to help students develop a command of a variety of languages necessary to pursue career, transfer and degree goals.

Degrees Offered

  • A.A.-T. in Spanish
  • A.A. in Language Studies

Associate Degrees for Transfer

A.A.-T. in Spanish

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) program provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements for transfer to a California State University. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system. Students should work closely with their American River College counselor to ensure that they are taking the appropriate coursework to prepare for majoring in Spanish at the institution they wish to transfer to because major and general education requirements may vary for each CSU and the degree may only transfer to specific institutions.

Students must complete the following Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) requirements (pursuant to SB1440, §66746):
• 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
• the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern
• a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district
• obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

All ADTs also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Degree Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
Required Core:
A minimum of 16 units from the following: 161
A) Sequence for Spanish heritage speakers
SPAN 411 Intermediate Spanish (4)
SPAN 412 Intermediate Spanish (4)
SPAN 413 Spanish for Native Speakers I (4)
SPAN 415 Spanish for Native Speakers II (4)
B) Sequence for non-Spanish heritage speakers
SPAN 401 Elementary Spanish I (4)
SPAN 402 Elementary Spanish II (4)
SPAN 411 Intermediate Spanish (4)
SPAN 412 Intermediate Spanish (4)
List A:
A minimum of 3 units from the following: 32
ENGLT 335 Latino, Mexican-American, and Chicano Literature (3)
ETHNS 360 Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies (3)
HIST 327 History of the Chicano/Mexican American (3)
HIST 373 History of Mexico (3)
HIST 374 History of Latin America to 1830 (3)
HIST 375 The History of Modern Latin America and Caribbean (3)
SOC 325 Chicano Culture (3)
SPAN 361 Conversational Spanish, Intermediate (3)
SPAN 362 Conversational Spanish, Intermediate (3)
SPAN 427 Introduction to Spanish American Literature (3)
Total Units: 19

1Students who meet the prerequisite for core courses in Sequence A or B through the prerequisite challenge process need to consult with a Department faculty member to select alternative courses and submit a course substitution petition. At least 18 units in the major must be completed.

2Students following the Sequence for non-Spanish heritage speakers may opt to use SPAN 413 or SPAN 415 to meet this requirement.

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) degree may be obtained by completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program, and (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirement.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • demonstrate proficiency in the five skills as mandated by the competency guidelines of the American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL): comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and understanding the people and culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
  • utilize grammatical structures of Spanish.
  • read and understand Spanish proficiently as found, for example, in Spanish language newspapers, magazines, short stories, essays, and selections of poetry written by Spanish, Spanish-American, Afrolatina/o/x, and Chicana/o/x authors.
  • demonstrate writing and composition skills in Spanish.
  • critique and discuss Latin American, Peninsular, Chicana/o/x, Afrolatina/o/x, and Indigenous literature in a historical context.
  • analyze and discuss major historical events and periods in the history of Spanish-speaking countries.
  • compare and contrast aspects of the Spanish-speaking culture that are different or similar to their own culture.
  • compare and contrast aspects of Spanish to their first language.
  • recognize regional linguistic and lexical differences including influences from indigenous languages.
  • describe the complexity and struggles of Latina/o/x racialized groups in Spanish-speaking countries and the United States.
  • analyze how struggle, resistance, social justice, solidarity and liberation are experienced by Latina/o/x communities socially, linguistically, and politically.

Career Information

This degree is designed to facilitate students' successful transfer to four-year colleges that prepare them for a variety of career opportunities, such as airlines/travel, banking, bilingual education, bilingual telecommunications, emergency services, foreign service, imports and exports, international business, intelligence/military services, IRS/State Franchise Tax Board, law enforcement/correctional officer, social services, translating/interpreting, tourism, and world language instructor. Some careers may require additional training specific to the trade.

Associate Degrees

A.A. in Language Studies

This degree provides an area of emphasis in communication skills in both English and foreign languages. It is intended for students wishing to develop communication skills for the workplace. Students who work closely with their counselors can use this area of emphasis to prepare for majoring at a four-year college in world languages as well as any other majors which require proficiency in one or more world languages.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Degree Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
A minimum of 6 units from the following: 6
COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
COMM 331 Group Discussion (3)
COMM 361 The Communication Experience (3)
COMM 362 Mediated Communication (3)
ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (3)
   or ENGL C1000H Academic Reading and Writing - Honors (3)
ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing (3)
   or ENGL C1001H Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors (3)
ENGL C1003 Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature (4)
ENGL 301 College Composition and Literature (3)
   or ENGL 481 Honors College Composition and Literature (3)
A minimum of 12 units from the following: 12
All 12 units from this list must be completed in a single language.
DEAF 310 American Sign Language I (4)
DEAF 312 American Sign Language II (4)
DEAF 314 American Sign Language III (4)
DEAF 316 American Sign Language IV (4)
DEAF 318 American Sign Language V (4)
GERM 401 Elementary German I (4)
GERM 402 Elementary German II (4)
GERM 411 Intermediate German (4)
GERM 412 Intermediate German (4)
ITAL 401 Elementary Italian (4)
ITAL 402 Elementary Italian (4)
ITAL 411 Intermediate Italian (4)
ITAL 412 Intermediate Italian (4)
RUSS 401 Elementary Russian (4)
RUSS 402 Elementary Russian (4)
RUSS 411 Intermediate Russian (4)
RUSS 412 Intermediate Russian (4)
RUSS 413 Russian for Heritage Speakers I (4)
RUSS 415 Russian for Heritage Speakers II (4)
SPAN 401 Elementary Spanish I (4)
SPAN 402 Elementary Spanish II (4)
SPAN 411 Intermediate Spanish (4)
SPAN 412 Intermediate Spanish (4)
SPAN 413 Spanish for Native Speakers I (4)
SPAN 415 Spanish for Native Speakers II (4)
Total Units: 18

The Language Studies Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • write expository and argumentative papers.
  • synthesize ideas and develop conclusions.
  • examine the connection between culture and communication.
  • engage in conversation and written correspondence in a language other than English.

Career Information

This degree prepares students for immediate employment in language-focused fields by developing practical communication skills and cultural competence. Career paths include healthcare interpreting, emergency and public services, social services, bilingual education support, government agencies, international business, tourism, translation and interpreting, and other community-based professions. Some positions may require additional training or certification.

German (GERM) Courses

GERM 401 Elementary German I

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is an introduction to the language of the German-speaking people. It includes the fundamentals of German pronunciation and grammar, as well as the development of listening, reading, and writing with emphasis on the communicative skills. This course is equivalent to two years of high school German.

GERM 402 Elementary German II

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:GERM 401 with a grade of "C" or better or two years of high school German
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course continues to develop proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing German. It also explores German culture and affords opportunities to make cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons.

GERM 411 Intermediate German

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:GERM 402 with a grade of "C" or better or three years of high school German
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course, which is the third in a series of four German courses, continues to develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing German. It reviews German grammar and offers readings of varied texts, which further explore study of historical and cultural background of German-speaking countries and afford opportunities to make cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons.

GERM 412 Intermediate German

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:GERM 411 with a grade of "C" or better or four years of high school German.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This intermediate-level German course provides continued development of the language and cultural awareness of the German-speaking world. It includes further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in German with emphasis on communicative skills.

GERM 495 Independent Studies in German

  • Units:1 - 3
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

GERM 499 Experimental Offering in German

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

Italian (ITAL) Courses

ITAL 351 Conversational Italian, Elementary I

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is an introduction to the language and culture of the Italian-speaking world. It features the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Italian with emphasis on communicative skills, oral proficiency, and development of Italian cultural awareness. Conversations and class discussions, both controlled and spontaneous, are used to develop basic conversational skills in Italian.

ITAL 352 Conversational Italian, Elementary II

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:ITAL 401 with a grade of "C" or better; ITAL 351 with a grade of "C" or better or two years of high school Italian
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is designed for students at the second-semester level in Italian. It continues the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Italian through conversations and discussions, both controlled and spontaneous. Emphasis includes oral proficiency and development of Italian cultural awareness.

ITAL 401 Elementary Italian

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is an introduction to the Italian language and culture of Italy within the context of the geography, history, art, and customs of the Italian-speaking world. It includes the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Italian with emphasis on the communicative skills, as well as the fundamentals of Italian pronunciation and grammar. Students approach language acquisition through a cultural perspective.
This course is equivalent to two years of high school Italian.

ITAL 402 Elementary Italian

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:ITAL 401 with a grade of "C" or better; or 2 years of high school Italian.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course focuses on the appreciation and analysis of cultural, philosophical, literary, and artistic works while further developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Italian. It also emphasizes communicative skills, as well as the fundamentals of Italian pronunciation and grammar. Language acquisition is approached through a historical and cultural perspective.

ITAL 411 Intermediate Italian

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:ITAL 402 with a grade of "C" or better; or 3 years of high school Italian.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This intermediate-level Italian course provides continued development of the language and culture of Italy. It includes further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Italian with emphasis on communicative skills. Additionally, it covers more complex grammar topics and provides further study of the cultural and historical background of Italy.

ITAL 412 Intermediate Italian

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:ITAL 411 with a grade of "C" or better; or 4 years of high school Italian.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This intermediate-level Italian course provides continued development of the language and culture of Italy. It includes further development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Italian with emphasis on communicative skills. Additionally, it reviews and provides further study and complex grammar topics of the cultural and historical background of Italy as well as its major literary types and works.

ITAL 495 Independent Studies in Italian

  • Units:1 - 3
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

ITAL 499 Experimental Offering in Italian

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

Russian (RUSS) Courses

RUSS 401 Elementary Russian

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is an introduction to the Russian language and culture of Russia. It includes the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Russian with emphasis on the communicative skills, as well as the fundamentals of Russian pronunciation and grammar. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Russian.

RUSS 402 Elementary Russian

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:RUSS 401 with a grade of "C" or better OR two years of high school Russian.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides continued development of the Russian language and culture. It includes further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Russian with emphasis on communicative skills, as well as the fundamentals of Russian pronunciation and grammar. Cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons are emphasized.

RUSS 411 Intermediate Russian

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:RUSS 402 with a grade of "C" or better, or three years of high school Russian.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This intermediate-level Russian course provides continued development of the language and culture of the Russian-speaking world. It includes further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Russian with emphasis on communicative skills.

RUSS 412 Intermediate Russian

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:RUSS 411 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.; RUSS 411 with a grade of "C" or better or 4 years of high school Russian
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This intermediate-level Russian course provides continued development of the language and cultural awareness of the Russian-speaking world. It includes further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Russian with emphasis on communicative skills.

RUSS 413 Russian for Heritage Speakers I

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:RUSS 411 or Russian heritage speaker proficiency as assessed by an oral interview with the instructor in Russian.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course offers the fundamentals of spoken and written Russian for heritage speakers with different levels of Russian who want to gain literacy and improve their Russian skills. It covers the structure of the language, oral communication, spelling, and fundamentals of grammar and composition. In addition, the course introduces the student to the geography and culture of the Russian-speaking world.

RUSS 415 Russian for Heritage Speakers II

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:RUSS 413 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is designed as a continuation of Russian 413. It offers the fundamentals of spoken and written contemporary Russian for the native speakers of Russian. It covers more advanced structures of the language, oral communication, and composition. This course focuses primarily on major literary movements and developments in the 20th century Russian literature and cinema. In addition, the course reviews problem areas of Russian grammar and introduces some advanced topics in grammar and syntax. This course is conducted in Russian.

RUSS 495 Independent Studies in Russian

  • Units:1 - 3
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

RUSS 499 Experimental Offering in Russian

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

Spanish (SPAN) Courses

SPAN 131 Elementary Spanish Lab I

  • Units:0.5 - 1
  • Hours:27 - 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:Concurrent enrollment in SPAN 401.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This laboratory course enables Spanish language learners to develop, expand, and reinforce multiple Spanish language skills while working independently and/or in small groups. Coursework includes integrated study topics related to vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, and oral skills covered in first semester Spanish courses. Students may register until the sixth week of the semester. This course may be taken up to 2 times, for a total of 1.0 unit, using different topics. Pass/No Pass only.

SPAN 132 Elementary Spanish Lab II

  • Units:0.5 - 1
  • Hours:27 - 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:SPAN 131, or concurrent enrollment in SPAN 402.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This laboratory course enables Spanish language learners to continue developing, expanding, and reinforcing multiple Spanish language skills while working independently and/or in small groups. Coursework includes integrated study topics related to vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, and oral skills covered in second semester Spanish courses.
Students may register until the sixth week of the semester. This course may be taken up to two times for a total of 1.0 unit, using different topics. Pass/No Pass only.

SPAN 133 Intermediate Spanish Lab I

  • Units:0.5 - 1
  • Hours:27 - 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Advisory:SPAN 132 or concurrent enrollment in SPAN 411.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This laboratory course enables Spanish learners to develop, expand, and reinforce multiple Spanish language skills while working independently and/or in small groups. Coursework includes integrated study topics related to vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, and oral skills covered in third semester Spanish courses. Students may register until the sixth week of the semester. This course may be taken up to 2 times, for a total of 1.0 unit, using different topics. Pass/No Pass only.

SPAN 299 Experimental Offering in Spanish

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

SPAN 351 Conversational Spanish, Elementary

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is an introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. It includes the development of speaking, reading, writing and listening to Spanish with emphasis on communicative skills. Students use class discussions and group interaction, both controlled and spontaneous, to develop basic conversational skills in Spanish.

SPAN 352 Conversational Spanish, Elementary

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:SPAN 351 OR SPAN 401 with a grade of "C" or better or two years of high school Spanish.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is for students at the second-semester level in Spanish. It includes the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish with emphasis on communicative skills. Class discussions and group interaction, both controlled and spontaneous, are used to develop basic conversational skills in Spanish. Emphasis includes oral proficiency and development of Hispanic cultural awareness.

SPAN 361 Conversational Spanish, Intermediate

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:SPAN 352 OR SPAN 402 with a grade of "C" or better, or three years of high school Spanish.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is designed for students at the third-semester level in Spanish. It includes the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish with emphasis on communicative skills. Discussions and group interaction, both controlled and spontaneous, are used to develop basic conversational skills in Spanish. Emphasis includes oral proficiency and development of Hispanic cultural awareness.

SPAN 362 Conversational Spanish, Intermediate

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:SPAN 361 OR Spanish 411 with a grade of "C" or better or 4 years high school Spanish
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course covers language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. It continues the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish with emphasis on communicative skills. Discussions and group interaction, both controlled and spontaneous, are used to develop conversational skills in Spanish.

SPAN 401 Elementary Spanish I

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3
  • C-ID:C-ID SPAN 100
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course introduces the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. It includes the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish with emphasis on the communicative skills, as well as the fundamentals of Spanish pronunciation and grammar. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Spanish.

SPAN 402 Elementary Spanish II

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:SPAN 401 with a grade of "C" or better or two years of high school Spanish.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • C-ID:C-ID SPAN 110
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides continued development of the language and explores history and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. It includes further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish with emphasis on communicative skills, as well as the fundamentals of Spanish pronunciation and grammar. Language acquisition is approached through a historical and cultural perspective.

SPAN 411 Intermediate Spanish

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:SPAN 402 with a grade of "C" or better OR three years of high school Spanish.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • C-ID:C-ID SPAN 200
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This intermediate-level Spanish course provides continued development of the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. It includes further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish with emphasis on communicative skills. Additionally, it covers more complex grammar topics and provides further study of the cultural and historical background of Spanish-speaking countries.

SPAN 412 Intermediate Spanish

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:SPAN 411 with a grade of "C" or better or 4 years of high school Spanish
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • C-ID:C-ID SPAN 210
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This intermediate-level Spanish course provides continued development of the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. It includes further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish with emphasis on communicative skills. Additionally, students review and further study complex grammar topics related to the cultural and historical background of Spanish-speaking countries as well as their major literary types and works.

SPAN 413 Spanish for Native Speakers I

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:Spanish native speaker proficiency or the equivalent intermediate level as assessed by the Foreign Language Department Assessment Process at American River College.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • C-ID:C-ID SPAN 220
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course offers the fundamentals of spoken and written Spanish for the native speaker of Spanish. It covers the structure of the language, oral communication, fundamentals of grammar and composition. It focuses primarily on tenses in the indicative mode. This course also covers diacritical marks, like the accent mark, and their uses. In addition, it introduces the student to the geography and culture of the Spanish speaking world. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.

SPAN 415 Spanish for Native Speakers II

  • Units:4
  • Hours:72 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:SPAN 413 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • C-ID:C-ID SPAN 230
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is a continuation of Spanish 413. It offers the fundamentals of spoken and written Spanish for the native speaker of Spanish. It covers the structure of the language, oral communication, fundamentals of grammar and composition. Focus is placed primarily on the conditional and subjunctive forms, the future tense, and the compound tenses. The course also covers diacritical marks, like the accent mark, and their uses. In addition, the course introduces the student to the geography and culture of the Spanish speaking world. This course is conducted in Spanish.

SPAN 427 Introduction to Spanish American Literature

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:SPAN 411 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
  • Transferable:CSU; UC
  • General Education:Local GE L3; Cal-GETC Area 3B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course introduces students to Spanish and Latin American Literature. It covers the analysis of a variety of literary formats that include short stories, poems, plays, and novel excerpts from the established literary canon. Films are integrated to develop auditory skills and to engage students in discussions. It emphasizes critical thinking, interpretation, speaking, and writing skills, and is conducted entirely in Spanish.

SPAN 495 Independent Studies in Spanish

  • Units:1 - 3
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

SPAN 499 Experimental Offering in Spanish

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

Catalog