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 |
| or SPAN G160 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 | |
| ENGL G100 | Freshman Composition ^ | 4 |
| Area E: Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development or Area A: English Language, Area B: Natural Sciences, Area C: Arts & Humanities, Area D: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 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 | |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of Algebra 2 in High School with a "C" or better): | ||
| MATH G030 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| MATH G040 | Accelerated Elementary and Intermediate Algebra | 5 |
| MATH G080 | Pre-Statistics | 5 |
| If Math competency is satisfied, take Elective coursework for a total of 3 units | 3 | |
| Units | 14-16 | |
Year 2:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| SPAN G280 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 4 |
| Area B: Natural Sciences course | 3 | |
| Area D: Social & Behavioral Sciences course | 3 | |
| Elective coursework for a total of 3 units | 3 | |
| Cultural Diversity requirement # | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 | ||
| SPAN G285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 4 |
| SPAN G200 | Mexican Culture and Civilization (required for AA if SPAN G160 was taken) | 3 |
| Elective coursework to reach a minimum of 60 units | 9-15 | |
| Units | 16-22 | |
| Total minimum units required | 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.
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Cultural Diversity requirement list of approved courses