Spanish, Associate in Arts Degree
Banner Code: 2_AA_SPAN
Control Number: 18423
Financial Aid Eligible
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of World Languages, grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and World Languages speakers’ culture and apply it to communicate orally, using appropriate pronunciation on designated topics in public and in interpersonal situations.
- Integrate grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and culture to communicate in writing.
- Apply, clearly and effectively, vocabulary, grammar, idiomatic expressions, and culture to synthesize, analyze, evaluate, and derive meaning of implicit and explicit written materials.
- Apply knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, idiomatic expressions, and culture to accurately recognize and comprehend spoken messages in World Languages.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Course Listing | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 18-20 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| SPAN G180 | Elementary Spanish 1 | 5 |
| SPAN G185 | Elementary Spanish 2 | 5 |
| SPAN G280 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 4 |
| SPAN G285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 4 |
| Option 2: | ||
| SPAN G160 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 | 5 |
| SPAN G185 | Elementary Spanish 2 | 5 |
| SPAN G280 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 4 |
| SPAN G285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 4 |
| SPAN G200 | Mexican Culture and Civilization | 3 |
| Major Total | 18-20 | |
| GE Pattern (Local, CSU GE-Breadth, or IGETC) | 18-39 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Recommended Program Sequence
These sequences are general course maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, completion of short-term certificates, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. However, this may not be an appropriate path for all students. The two-year sequence is based on English and Math placement and meeting other course prerequisites. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| SPAN G180 | Elementary Spanish 1 | 5 |
| ENGL G100 | Freshman Composition ^ | 4 |
| Area E: Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development or any additional course from Area A-D | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | ||
| SPAN G185 | Elementary Spanish 2 | 5 |
| Area C: Arts & Humanities course | 3 | |
| Elective coursework for a total of 3 units | 3 | |
| Math Competency | 3 | |
| If Mathematics is satisfied by competency, select Area A2: Communication and Analytical Thinking course | ||
| Units | 14-16 | |
Year 2:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| SPAN G280 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 4 |
| Elective coursework for a total of 3 units | 3 | |
| Area B: Natural Sciences course | 3 | |
| Ethnic Studies Competency | 3 | |
| Elective coursework for a total of 3 units | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 | ||
| SPAN G285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 4 |
| SPAN G200 | Mexican Culture and Civilization | 3 |
| Elective coursework to reach a minimum of 60 units | 9-15 | |
| Units | 16-22 | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
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Program sequence may not be recommended for students who self-place into ENGL G100S. Students should see a Counselor for appropriate advisement.