Course Descriptions

Spanish - SPAN
Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

  • SPAN-001
  • Elementary Spanish I
  • Credit(s) 4

Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 001 is an introductory course that teaches beginning language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The students will interact with authentic language in a cultural context.

Class Hours:
72 Lecture
P/NP
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
SPAN 100
  • SPAN-002
  • Elementary Spanish II
  • Credit(s) 4

Elementary Spanish II
SPAN 002 continues to teach Spanish language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the second semester level. The students will continue to interact with authentic Spanish language in cultural context.

Class Hours:
72 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
SPAN 001 or One year of high school Spanish
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
SPAN 110