Course Catalog Spanish (SPANISH)


SPANISH  101 - Introduction to the Spanish Language I
Development of basic ability in understanding, reading, speaking and writing in Spanish.
No Prerequisites
Typically offered in Fall
4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  102 - Introduction to the Spanish Language II
Development of basic ability in understanding, reading, speaking and writing in Spanish.
P: none; REC: 1 yr h.s. or 1 sem college Spanish.
Typically offered in Spring
4 units min / 4 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  110 - Intro to Spanish in the Professions I
Introductory web-enhanced Spanish courses for professionals.
No Prerequisites
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  111 - Intro to Spanish in the Professions II
Introductory web-enhanced Spanish courses for professionals.
P: Spanish 110
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  112 - Intro to Spanish in the Professions III
Introductory web-enhanced Spanish course for professionals.
P: Spanish 111
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  114 - Intro to Spanish in the Professions IV
Introductory web-enhanced Spanish course for professionals.
P: Spanish 112
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  201 - Intermediate Spanish Language I
Further development of the ability to understand, read, write and speak Spanish.
P: none; REC: 2 yrs h.s. or 2 sem college Spanish.
Typically offered in Fall
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  202 - Intermediate Spanish Language II
Further development of the ability to understand, read, write and speak Spanish.
P: none; REC: 3 yrs h.s. or 3 sem college Spanish.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  210 - Intermediate Spanish in the Professions I
Further development of ability to understand reading, speaking, and writing in spanish. Web-enhanced Spanish course for professionals
P: Spanish 114
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  211 - Intermediate Spanish in the Professions II
Further development of ability to understand reading, speaking, and writing in Spanish. Web-enhance Spanish course for professionals.
P: Spanish 210
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  212 - Intermediate Spanish in the Professions III
Further development of ability to understand reading, speaking, and writing in Spanish. Web-enhanced Spanish course for professionals.
P: Spanish 211
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
2 units min / 2 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  225 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Composition
Development of greater fluency through classroom practice in conversation and composition.
P: none; REC: 4 yrs h.s. or 4 sem college Spanish.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
General Education: World Culture
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  325 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition
Continues development of fluency through intensive practice and study of the spoken and written language. Stresses accurate use of grammatical structures and sensitivity to differences in style, tone and levels of language from colloquial to formal.
P: Spanish 225.
Typically offered in Spring
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  329 - Representative Spanish and Latin American Authors
Important novels, plays, poems, and essays representative of major eras and movements of Spanish and Latin American societies foster appreciation of the language and understanding of the literature and culture. Includes different styles of writing and differing treatment of recurring themes. Offered in the language. May be repeated for credit when different author is studied.
P: Spanish 225; REC: Spanish 325.
Typically offered in Fall
Course is repeatable for credit.
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  345 - Advanced Spanish Grammar
In-depth review and continued study of Spanish grammar.
P: Spanish 225.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  351 - Major Spanish and Latin American Fiction
Study of Spanish short story and/or novels either by period or by theme.
P: Spanish 225.
Typically offered in Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  355 - Spanish and Latin American Cinema
Historical and critical introduction to the work of prominent Spanish and Latin American filmmakers and to thematic representations of Spanish and Latin American Cultures.
P: Spanish 225.
Typically offered in Spring Even
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
Writing Emphasis: Writing Emphasis
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  358 - Latin America Today
Specific humanistic aspects of contemporary Latin American culture, including its history, art, literature, music and value systems.
P: Spanish 225.
Typically offered in Fall Even
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  359 - The Cultures of the Americas
A look at the three major cultural influences in Latin America: Amerindian, African, and European. The history of ethnic relations and intercultural contact in the Americas.
P: Spanish 225.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  360 - Spain Today
Aspects of contemporary Spain, including its cultures, architecture, music, art and values. Credit not granted for both Spanish 360 and Hum Stud 360.
P: Spanish 225.
Typically offered in Fall Odd
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  361 - The Cultures of Spain
This course provides a historical overview of the many cultures that have played a role in the development of what is now Spain.
P: Spanish 225.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  372 - Spanish Phonetics
Survey of descriptive linguistics with emphasis on the sound system of Spanish.
P: Spanish 225.
Typically offered in Fall Even
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  438 - Major Spanish and Latin American Writer(s)
Study of an outstanding figure in Spanish and Latin American literatures.
P: Spanish 225; REC: Spanish 325 and 329.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
Course is repeatable for credit.
General Education: HS2 - Literature, Film, and Culture
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  485 - Study Abroad:Spain and Latin America
Students register for this course before departing. Upon return to U.S. they must submit course descriptions and written evaluations from their professors, together with a formal certificate and a letter grade.
P: cons of instr & prior trip arr & financial deposit.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
General Education: World Culture
3 units min / 15 units max, Field Experience


SPANISH  497 - Internship
Supervised practical experience in an organization or activity appropriate to a student's career and educational interests. Internships are supervised by faculty members and require periodic student/faculty meetings.
No Prerequisites
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
1 units min / 12 units max, Field Experience


SPANISH  498 - Independent Study
Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.
P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Course is repeatable for credit.
1 units min / 4 units max, Independent Study


SPANISH  555 - Spanish and Latin American Cinema
Historical and critical introduction to the work of prominent Spanish and Latin American filmmakers and to thematic representations of Spanish and Latin American Cultures.
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Spring Even
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture


SPANISH  638 - Major Spanish and Latin American Writer(s)
Study of an outstanding figure in Spanish and Latin American literatures. P: May be repeatable for credit. gr st. (SO)
P: gr st.
Typically offered in Spring Odd
Course is repeatable for credit.
3 units min / 3 units max, Lecture