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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
SPAN 110 SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU (No prerequisite.
Recommended: Ability to speak Spanish.)
Designed to fulfill the particular needs of bilingual
students with special emphasis on the grammar of the
language and the development of writing, reading and
speaking skills. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 125 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH I
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite.
Grade Option)
This is the first of two courses covering the essentials of
Spanish conversation. It is a basic introductory course
which emphasizes oral practice, pronunciation and
vocabulary development. It is designed to develop a
speaking and understanding knowledge of Spanish for
use in everyday conversational situations. This course
is designed for non-native speakers of the language.
SPAN 126 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH II
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. (Prerequisite: SPAN
125 or the ability to speak Spanish with a level of
fluency equivalent to completion of SPAN 125. Grade
Option.)
This is the second of two courses designed to increase
listening comprehension and speech skills in everyday
conversational situations in Spanish. Course designed
for non-native speakers of the language. This course is
an introduction to more complex Spanish structures and
grammar with emphasis on the spoken language. CSU.
SPAN 128 SPECIAL TOPICS
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU, UC.
SPAN 129 INDEPENDENT STUDY
See Independent Study listing ( 1-3 units).
SPAN 130 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH FOR
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS I
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite)
This course is directed towards the needs of nursing
and healthcare students, as well as other medical and
hospital personnel, who must communicate quickly and
effectively with Spanish-speaking patients. Conducted
in Spanish and English.
This course is a continuation of SPAN 130. It provides
intermediate conversational skills for nursing and healthcare
students as well as other medical and hospital
personnel who must communicate quickly and
effectively with Spanish-speaking patients. Conducted
in Spanish and English.
SPAN 135 SPANISH FOR BUSINESS
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite)
This course is designed to give students a foundation in
Spanish business terminology and prepare them with
the knowledge necessary to function in business and
professional settings in Spanish speaking countries and
where Spanish is used in the U.S. Emphasis will be
placed on acquiring basic communication skills and
specialized vocabulary for topics related to business
and finance. Course is conducted mainly in Spanish.
SPECIAL TOPICS COURSES
SPECIAL TOPICS 98-128-148
Units: 0.5-9.0 - (Prerequisites for Special Topics
courses will be in keeping with the California
Administrative Code, Title V regulations on open
classes, and any prerequisites will be based on terms of
performance or specific knowledge necessary to
successful performance in the class).
These courses are designed to permit investigation in
depth of topics not covered by regular catalog offerings.
Course content, hours, and unit credit to be determined
by the instructor in relation to community/student
interest and/or available staff. May be offered as a
seminar, lecture, or laboratory class. Individual course
descriptions approved by the Curriculum Committee are
on file in Office of Instruction. Special Topics 128 and
148 transfer to CSU, UC. (UC maximum credit allowed:
3.3 semester units per term, 6 units total, in any or all
appropriate subject areas combined. Granting of credit
by a UC campus contingent on evaluation of course
outline.)
SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS
See Communication Studies
TEACHING
See Education
SPANISH • SPECIAL TOPICS • SPEECH • TEACHING
SPAN 131 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH FOR
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS II
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. (Prerequisite: SPAN
130 with a grade of “C” or higher or consent of
instructor. Grade Option.)
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