Spanish – Associate in Arts Degree

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1105.00

The Spanish program offers a broad spectrum of courses, ranging from language instruction to studies of civilization, culture, literature, and the arts. Language courses focus on all four skills—reading and listening comprehension, writing, and speaking. Non-language courses provide training in critical thinking while exploring cultural and literary themes in a historical context. The purpose of this major is twofold: to develop proficiency in written and spoken communication as well as to foster an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and knowledge of the rich cultural and literary tradition of Spain and Latin America. The skills acquired will prepare students to pursue careers in education, journalism, business, linguistics, art, music, and international relations.

Please Note: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with Counseling Services to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific transfer institutions.

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Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate proficiency in communicating in expressive and receptive forms in Spanish.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the culture and history of the Spanish-speaking world.

Requirements for the major in Spanish

Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Select at least 18 units of the following:18
SPAN 001
ELEMENTARY SPANISH - LEVEL 1
SPAN 002
ELEMENTARY SPANISH - LEVEL 2
or SPAN 002A
 SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
SPAN 003
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH - LEVEL 1
SPAN 004
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH - LEVEL 2
SPAN 005
INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LITERATURE
SPAN 006A
INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE: FROM THE COLONIAL PERIOD TO THE 19TH CENTURY
SPAN 006B
INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE: FROM THE 20TH CENTURY THROUGH THE PRESENT
SPAN 012
SPANISH LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
SPAN 025
SPANISH COMPOSITION
SPAN 031
LANGUAGE OF THE BARRIO
SPAN 042A
CIVILIZATION OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL
SPAN 042B
CIVILIZATION OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL
SPAN 044A
CIVILIZATION OF LATIN AMERICA
SPAN 044B
LA CIVILIZACIÓN DE AMÉRICA LATINA
SPAN 050
SPANISH AND LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA
SPAN 008A
BEGINNING SPANISH CONVERSATION I
or SPAN 008B
 BEGINNING SPANISH CONVERSATION II
SPAN 009A
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH CONVERSATION I
or SPAN 009B
 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH CONVERSATION II
or SPAN 009C
 SPANISH CONVERSATION
Total Units18

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General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree

  • General Information
  • PCC Local Gen Ed
  • Students who have previously been awarded a bachelor‛s degree or higher from a U.S. institutionally accredited institution shall be deemed to have fulfilled the general education and elective course requirements for the Associate in Arts degree.
  • Cal-GETC
  • Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.