Spanish AA-T

5.0 Units
C-ID: SPAN 100 Elementary Spanish I

90 hours lecture. This is an introductory course in which students learn basic grammar and vocabulary for speaking, reading, listening, and writing at the beginning level as well as the culture and civilization of the Spanish-speaking world. This class has an online component that requires the student to access the electronic book on a weekly basis. Approved for IGETC Area 6, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3 & 6.

5.0 Units
C-ID: SPAN 110 Elementary Spanish II
Prerequisite: SPAN C101 with a grade of “C” or better or two years of high school Spanish.

90 hours lecture. This course is a continuation of the introduction to the Spanish language presented in Spanish C101. Students will continue to focus on the grammar and vocabulary necessary for speaking, reading, listening, and writing at the high-beginner level as well as learning about the culture, and civilization of the Spanish-speaking world. This class has an online component that requires the student to access the electronic book on a weekly basis. Approved for IGETC Area 6, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3 & 6.

5.0 Units
C-ID: SPAN 220 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I
Advisory: SPAN C102

72 hours lecture. This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students. It provides instruction that builds upon the students' existing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The course will further their fluency through vocabulary building, spelling and accentuation rules, grammar, composition, and reading skills. It is taught within a Hispanic cultural context to increase understanding and appreciation of Hispanic cultural heritage. The course is taught entirely in Spanish. Approved for IGETC Area 3B & 6, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3 & 6.

5.0 Units
C-ID: SPAN 230 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

90 hours lecture. This course is a continuation of SPAN C180 and is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students. It provides instruction that builds upon the students' existing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The course will continue to further their fluency through vocabulary building, spelling and accentuation rules, grammar, composition, and reading skills. It is taught within a Hispanic cultural context to increase a deeper understanding and appreciation of Hispanic cultural heritage. The course is taught entirely in Spanish. Approved for IGETC Area 3B & 6, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3 & 6.

3.0 Units
C-ID: ANTH 120 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Advisory: ENGL C1000, LIBR C100.

54 hours lecture. This course analyzes social and cultural factors of human behavior in the recent past and present. Students compare and contrast cultural traditions, practices and beliefs, discussing the associated environmental and social factors that shape human cultures. Approved for IGETC Area 4, CSU GE Area D, Local GE Area 2 & 6.

3.0 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000

54 lecture hours. This course studies the contributions to American literature by African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and other ethnic minorities. It examines the extent to which literature mirrors or shapes historical and social attitudes, with particular emphasis on the roles, images, and concerns of ethnic groups as expressed in literature. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3 & 6.

5.0 Units
C-ID: SPAN 100 Elementary Spanish I

90 hours lecture. This is an introductory course in which students learn basic grammar and vocabulary for speaking, reading, listening, and writing at the beginning level as well as the culture and civilization of the Spanish-speaking world. This class has an online component that requires the student to access the electronic book on a weekly basis. Approved for IGETC Area 6, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3 & 6.

3.0 Units
C-ID: SOCI 150 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
Advisory: ENGL C1000, LIBR C100

54 hours lecture. In this course, students apply critical reasoning skills to the analysis of race, ethnicity, and racism. The course covers the cultural, political, and economic practices and institutions that support or challenge racism, racial and ethnic inequalities, and the patterns of interaction among various racial and ethnic groups. Through multiple and varied readings and classroom discussion, students discover the interrelatedness of concepts such as race, class, and gender, and the roots and future of our “melting pot” society. This course is cross-listed with ETHN C151. Approved for IGETC Area 4, CSU GE Area D, Local GE Area 2 or 3, & 6.

3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C1000, LIBR C100

54 hours lecture. In this multidisciplinary course, students apply critical reasoning skills to the analysis of race, ethnicity, and racism. The course covers the cultural, political, and economic practices and institutions that support or challenge racism, racial and ethnic inequalities, including white supremacy, colonialism, eurocentrism, equity, self-determination, and liberation. Through multiple and varied readings and knowledge produced by Native American, African American, Asian American, and Latina and Latino American communities, students discover the interrelatedness of concepts such as race, class, and gender, as well as the roots and future of our “melting pot” society. This course is cross-listed with SOCI C151. Approved for IGETC Area 4, CSU GE Area D, Local GE Area 2 or 3.

5.0 Units
C-ID: SPAN 220 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I
Advisory: SPAN C102

72 hours lecture. This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students. It provides instruction that builds upon the students' existing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The course will further their fluency through vocabulary building, spelling and accentuation rules, grammar, composition, and reading skills. It is taught within a Hispanic cultural context to increase understanding and appreciation of Hispanic cultural heritage. The course is taught entirely in Spanish. Approved for IGETC Area 3B & 6, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3 & 6.

5.0 Units
C-ID: SPAN 230 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

90 hours lecture. This course is a continuation of SPAN C180 and is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students. It provides instruction that builds upon the students' existing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The course will continue to further their fluency through vocabulary building, spelling and accentuation rules, grammar, composition, and reading skills. It is taught within a Hispanic cultural context to increase a deeper understanding and appreciation of Hispanic cultural heritage. The course is taught entirely in Spanish. Approved for IGETC Area 3B & 6, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3 & 6.

3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C070

54 hours lecture. The course covers Mexican history from Pre-Columbian period to the present. It includes an analysis of the social, cultural, political, and economic aspects of the Mexican past. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area D, Local GEArea 2 & 6.

5.0 Units

90 hours lecture. This is an introductory course in which students learn basic grammar and vocabulary for speaking, reading, understanding, and writing at the beginning level as well as the culture and civilization of the French-speaking world. Approved for IGETC Area 6, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3 & 6.

4.0 Units

72 hours lecture. This course covers the basic Latin grammar structures necessary for understanding reading, writing, and speaking. Students develop vocabulary building from Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes, and compare Latin to Romance languages. The course also introduces Roman mythology, daily life, art, history, literature, and philosophy, including comparisons to the modern world. Approved for CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

4.0 Units
Prerequisite: LATN C101

72 hours lecture. This course continues the introduction to the Latin language presented in Latin I. It continues with additional Latin grammar structures necessary for understanding, reading, writing, and speaking. Students further develop vocabulary building from Latin root words and suffixes and compare Latin to Romance languages. The course also continues with increased exposure to Roman mythology, daily life, art, history, literature, and philosophy, including comparisons to the modern world. Approved for IGETC Area 6, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

4.0 Units
Prerequisite: LATN C102

72 hours lecture. This course covers intermediate level structures and vocabulary development for reading, writing, and speaking Latin. Approved for IGETC Area 3B & 6, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

4.0 Units
Prerequisite: LATN C201

72 hours lecture. This course conducts a detailed and intensive reading of books I, II, IV and VI of the Aeneid. A running review of basic grammar structures is also a part of the class. Approved for IGETC Area 3B & 6, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C1000, LIBR C100

54 hours lecture. This multi-disciplinary course provides an in-depth look at the Latinx culture using the theoretical lens of art, primarily in film, but other art, such as music, paintings, and literature, may be studied. The course materials examine selected films from and other art related to films from the Americas and within the United States, critiqued through analysis, discussion, readings, and written responses. The course covers various historical, social, political, and cultural issues about the Latinx culture, including art, literature, music, history, and politics. With an emphasis on multiculturalism and diversity, as illustrated by the films and readings on race, class, gender, and immigration, this course covers a multifaceted aspect of the Latinx community. Films are subtitled; no knowledge of Spanish is required. Students may be required to rent films or subscribe to a video streaming service. This course is cross-listed with SPAN C211. Course previously known as FILM C211: Hispanic Cinema.