Spanish Language

The degree or certificate in Spanish Language provides a rigorous academic preparation in the Spanish language. Students are prepared to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in Spanish or Romance Languages, as well as Linguistics. This degree or certificate also meets the needs of those in the community who wish to gain aptitudes in foreign languages or may enter the job market in fields that may require knowledge of a foreign language such as Spanish. Students develop competency in the ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write in Spanish, while at the same time learn to think critically by analyzing works of literature and other manifestations of culture. Students must complete all required courses for a minimum of 18-20 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate increased reading and listening comprehension of the target languages. Utilize oral and written communicative skills to produce the target languages. Demonstrate increased knowledge of the target language’s cultures.

Associate in Arts Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	SPAN 101	Beginning Spanish I	5
SPAN 101 or equivalent	SPAN 102	Beginning Spanish II	5
SPAN 102 or SPAN 116 or equivalent SPAN 102 or equivalent	SPAN 103 or SPAN 115	Intermediate Spanish I Spanish for the Spanish Speaking I	5 or 5
SPAN 103 or SPAN 115 or equivalent	SPAN 104	Intermediate Spanish II	5
	If 20 units have not been reached in the required core, select one course from the following:
	ETH S 102	Latinos in the United States	3
	ETH S 120	Chicana/o/x Studies	3
	HIST 103	History of Early Latin American	3
	HIST 104	History of Contemporary Latin American	3
	HIST 105	Twentieth Century Central America and the Caribbean	3
	HIST 113	History of Mexico	3
ENGL 100, or ESL 151 or equivalent	LING 101	Introduction to Language and Linguistics	3
	SPAN 124H	Honors English Translations of Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature	3
	SPAN 131	Cultural Awareness Through Conversation	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18-20

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2021	GCC Catalog 2021-2022
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.