Spanish
SPAN-001A - Elementary Spanish |
| This is the first of two courses designed to develop the basic ability to understand, speak, read, and write the Spanish language. It includes aspects of the culture of Latin America and Spain. Not recommended for native speakers of Spanish. This course corresponds to two years of high school study. |
| Units: 5 |
| Lecture Hours: 5 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: O | Credit by Exam: Yes |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU/UC | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-001B - Elementary Spanish |
| This is the second of two courses designed to develop the basic ability to understand, speak, read, and write the Spanish language. It includes aspects of the culture of Latin America and Spain. |
| Units: 5 |
| Lecture Hours: 5 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: O | Credit by Exam: Yes |
| Prerequisite: SPAN 001A with C or better |
| Advisory Level — Read: 2 | Write: 2 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU/UC | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-002A - Intermediate Spanish |
| This course continues the development of language skills achieved in Spanish 1B and Spanish 1L. It is designed to review and expand knowledge of the structure of the language. It also comprises aspects of the culture of Spanish-speaking areas around the world. |
| Units: 5 |
| Lecture Hours: 5 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: O |
| Prerequisite: SPAN 001B with C or better |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU/UC | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-002B - Intensive Intermediate Spanish |
| This course continues the development of language skills achieved in Spanish 2A and Spanish 2L. It is designed to review and expand knowledge of the structure of the language. It also comprises aspects of the culture of Spanish-speaking areas around the world. |
| Units: 5 |
| Lecture Hours: 5 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: O |
| Prerequisite: SPAN 002A with C or better |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU/UC | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-020A - Spanish for Spanish Speakers |
| This is the first in a two-course sequence designed to serve the needs of students whose first or home language is Spanish. This course will focus on the development of 1) reading skills through Spanish and Latin American essays, short stories, journalistic writings; 2) writing skills, awareness of English interference, and understanding of dialectal differences; 3) oral expression and critical thinking through commentary and cultural/historical presentations. |
| Units: 5 |
| Lecture Hours: 5 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
Recommended: Demonstrate basic conversational skills in Spanish as first or home language through a minimum 1 page essay and an interview with the instructor. |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU/UC | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-020B - Spanish for Spanish Speakers |
| This is the second in a two-course sequence specially designed to serve the needs of students whose first or home language is Spanish. This course will focus on the continuing development of 1) reading skills through Spanish and Latin American essays, short stories, journalistic writings; 2) writing skills, awareness of English interference, and understanding dialectical differences; and 3) oral expression and critical thinking through commentary and cultural/historical presentations. |
| Units: 5 |
| Lecture Hours: 5 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Prerequisite: SPAN 020A |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: 0 |
| Transfer Status: CSU/UC | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-031 - Introduction to Translation and Interpreting |
| This course will cover the historical origins, theories, techniques, and practices of translating and intrepreting. Students will focus on comprehension of source language texts and accurate expression of content and style in translations. Theoretical readings will be used to familiarize students with strategies, techniques, and challenges faced in the translation process. |
| Units: 4 |
| Lecture Hours: 4 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L | Credit by Exam: Yes |
Recommended: Native fluency in Spanish (or equivalent) required. Student must see instructor prior to enrollment. |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: 0 |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-032 - Spanish Grammar and Composition |
| Students will develop reading and writing skills through the process of composition. Students will also improve such writing skills by applying the rules of grammar and orthography reviewed in class. This course is required for the Translation and Interpreting Certificate. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L | Credit by Exam: Yes |
Recommended: Native fluency in Spanish (or equivalent) required. Student must see instructor prior to enrollment. |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: 0 |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-033 - Spanish/English Linguistics Analysis |
| This course will provide the student with an analysis and description of some of the most relevant aspects of Spanish/English grammar, emphasizing the implications on translation and interpreting. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L | Credit by Exam: Yes |
| Prerequisite: SPAN 032, with C or better |
Recommended: ENGL 001A, minimum grade "C", highly recommended |
| Advisory Level — Read: 0 | Write: 0 | Math: 0 |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-035 - Sight Translation |
| This course will introduce students to the fundamental skill of sight translation. Students will learn how to comply with the legal equivalence requirements of this mode of interpretation. There will be emphasis on reviewing the necessary reading comprehension skills, acquiring the ability to analyze text upon first reading, acquiring vocabulary research skills, expanding vocabulary and understanding the role of the intepreter. Students will practice paraphrasing, chunking, prediction and expanding and condensing exercises to finally develop the skills necessary for performing sight translation of complex texts. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Advisory Level — Read: 4 | Write: 4 | Math: 0 |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-036A - Consecutive Interpretation I |
| This course will introduce students to consecutive legal interpretation. Students will learn how to comply with the legal equivalence requirements of consecutive interpretation. They will also be introduced to the proper usage of this mode of interpretation at various settings. There will be a focus on memory building skills as well as note-taking techniques. Students will begin to develop their own notetaking system and symbols. Through guided exercises students will continue to build vocabulary and learn how to deal with various factors encountered when using the consecutive mode of interpretation. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Prerequisite: SPAN-035 with C or better |
| Advisory Level — Read: 4 | Write: 4 | Math: 0 |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-036B - Consecutive Interpretation II |
| This course builds on the skills acquired in Consecutive Interpretation I. Students will continue to enhance retention while developing personal note-taking systems in more demanding situations with lengthier messages. There will be an emphasis on complying with the legal equivelance requirement and limiting omissions. Students will learn how to deal with challenges to interpretation and make corrections on the record. Students will acquire terminology related to complex criminal proceedings, administrative hearings and varied medical settings. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Prerequisite: SPAN 036A with C or better |
| Advisory Level — Read: 4 | Write: 4 | Math: 0 |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-037A - Simultaneous Interpretation I |
| This course will introduce students to simultaneous legal interpretation. Students will learn how to comply with the legal equivalence requirements of simultaneous interpretation. There will be emphasis on reviewing; the history of simultaneous interpretation, the role of the intepreter, relevant settings and research skills. Students will practice paraphrasing, chunking and shadowing exercises to increase vocabulary and create a strong foundation to begin acquiring simultaneous interpreting skills up to 125 words per minute. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Prerequisite: SPAN-035 with C or better |
| Advisory Level — Read: 4 | Write: 4 | Math: 0 |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-037B - Simultaneous Interpretation II |
| This course will continue to build students simultaneous interpretation skills. Students will begin to interpret more complex legal proceedings at faster speeds. Students will be introduced to testimony of expert witnesses, legal motions, jury instructions, and other complex materials. Students will also acquire the skills necessary to build glossaries for complex proceedings and in the process expand vocabulary to include terminology related to drugs, violence, medical, weapons, DNA and other specialized topics. At the conclusion of course students will be able to interpret proceedings at speeds of 145+ wpm. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Prerequisite: SPAN-037A with C or better |
| Advisory Level — Read: 4 | Write: 4 | Math: 0 |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-091A - Conversational Spanish |
| This three-unit course is designed to develop oral and listening communication skills through vocabulary improvement, listening comprehension, pronounciation, and grammar. In addition the students will develop an ability to use the Spanish language in everday situations and become acquainted with some aspects of the Hispanic culture. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
SPAN-091B - Conversational Spanish |
| This is the second of two courses designed to increase oral and listening communication skills through vocabulary improvement, listening comprehension, pronunciation and grammar, that will result in the development of an abilitiy to use Spanish language in everyday situations and become acquainted with some aspects of the Hispanic culture. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Prerequisite: SPAN 091A, with C or better |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |