Spanish

Spanish

The International Languages Department offers courses thatprovide the foundation for Spanish language study. Theyalso satisfy either the humanities requirement for generaleducation or the proficiency requirement in an internationallanguage when required for transfer. A bachelor's degree in aninternational language such as Spanish can lead to a careerin advertising, broadcasting, consulting, translating, teaching,international service, public relations, social work, and sales.

Note: Students educated in a non-English speaking countrythrough high school or equivalent will generally not earn lower-division transfer credit in their language at most universities.Students who might be affected by this rule should consult acounselor and/or the International Languages DepartmentChair before enrolling in their language courses.

Academic and Career Pathway: Languages, Communication,and Humanities

Contact InformationChair: Rosa E. ViramontesDean: Jonathan Fohrmanwww.miracosta.edu/SPAN

Department: InternationalLanguagesOffice: Building OC2700,760.795.6844

Full-Time FacultyDavid DetwilerPilar HernándezLilia VidalRosa E. Viramontes

Associate DegreesAssociate in Arts DegreeSpanish for TransferStudents completing this associate degree will have completedlower-division major preparation requirements for a Spanishmajor at a participating California State University (CSU)campus. Following transfer to a participating CSU campus,students will be required to complete no more than 60 units toobtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campusesaccepting this degree may require additional lower-divisionmajor preparation. This degree may not be appropriate

preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus notaccepting this degree or to a university or college that isnot part of the CSU system. Students should consult with aMiraCosta counselor for further information regarding themost efficient pathway to transfer as a Spanish major andto determine which CSU campuses are participating in thisprogram.

To complete the degree, students must fulfill the followingrequirements:

Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.Complete all courses required in the major with a ’C’ or ’P’or better.Complete the CSU-GE (Plan B) or IGETC (Plan C)* generaleducation pattern.Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable GPA of 2.0.Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCostaCollege.

* Students completing IGETC may be awarded the degree,but they must complete a course from Area IC: OralCommunication to meet CSU admission requirements.

Program Learning Outcome Statement

Upon completion of this program, the student will be ableto effectively communicate in the Spanish language,demonstrating an understanding of cultural differencesas related to personal and cultural topics as well as socialissues.

Required courses:  

SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish (First Semester)*, **

4

SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish (SecondSemester) *

4

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish (ThirdSemester) *

4

or SPAN 203 Spanish for Native Speakers

SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish (FourthSemester) *

4

List A: 3-4 units. Select one course. 3-4

Students placing out of SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201,or SPAN 202 by departmental approval, prerequisitesatisfaction, or Advanced Placement scores shall useadditional courses from List A to earn a total of 18semester units in the major (Title 5, section 55063).

ANTH 102 Cultural Anthropology *

ANTH 102H Cultural Anthropology (Honors) *

COMM 215 Intercultural Communication *

FREN 101 Elementary French (First Semester) *

FREN 102 Elementary French (SecondSemester) *

GEOG 102 Cultural Geography *

HIST 141 Mexican American History Through1877 *

HIST 141H Mexican American History Through1877 (Honors) *

HIST 142 Mexican American History Since1877 *

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HIST 142H Mexican American History Since1877 (Honors) *

ITAL 101 Elementary Italian (First Semester) *

ITAL 102 Elementary Italian (SecondSemester) *

ITAL 103 Elementary Italian for Spanishspeakers (First Semester) *

SOC 207 Race and Ethnic Relations *

SOC 230 Introduction to Chicana/o Studies *

SPAN 205 Hispanic Film, Literature, andComposition *

Total Units 19-20

* Course satisfies a general education requirement on theCSU-GE or IGETC general education pattern. To ensurethis degree is completed with no more than 60 units,students should select courses that will also satisfy a generaleducation requirement.

** Students who have completed two years of high schoolSpanish or who demonstrate proficiency do not needto enroll in SPAN 101 and can start with SPAN 102. Unitsawarded for AP exams will be based on the minimumsemester admission units for all California State University(CSU) campuses as determined by the CSU and referencedin the AP chart in the MiraCosta catalog.

NOTE: Students are strongly advised to select courses thatmeet lower-division major preparation requirements at theirtransfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, andAmerican Ideals requirement prior to transfer.

CertificateCertificate of ProficiencyCareer Spanish for Medical PersonnelThis certificate provides students in the health care field thelanguage skills necessary to communicate on a professionallevel with Spanish-speaking people. Students should take onecourse through the International Study Abroad Program, ifpossible. No more than 4 units of course work for this certificatemay be earned through credit by exam (see ’Credit byInstitutional Examination’ in this catalog). After completion of allcourse work for the certificate, students must take an evaluative(non-graded) Spanish oral proficiency exam.

Program Student Learning Outcome Statement:

Upon completion of this program, the student will beable to engage in meaningful conversations aboutbasic health status, health information and health careinstructions for both the medical staff and the patient,demonstrating command of  Spanish medical terminologyfor body parts, organs, systems, symptoms and illness aswell as of command of the first two years' vocabularies,structures, and pronunciation in the target language andcomprehending native speaker speech.

Required courses:  

SPAN 160 Spanish for Health Care Providers I 2

SPAN 161 Spanish for Health Care Providers II 2

Select one option from below: 4

SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish (SecondSemester)

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish (ThirdSemester)

SPAN 203 Spanish for Native Speakers

Select one elective from the following: 3-4

SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish (FourthSemester)

Total Units 11-12

CoursesSPAN 101: Elementary Spanish (First Semester)Units: 4Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inSPAN 102, SPAN 201, SPAN 202, or SPAN 203.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This introductory course develops Spanish language acquisitionthrough listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It coversbasic Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. It alsoexplores the history, geography, and customs of the Spanish-speaking world. This course corresponds to the first two years ofhigh school Spanish. C-ID SPAN-100.

SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish (Second Semester)Units: 4Prerequisites: SPAN 101 or two years of high school Spanish witha C or better.Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inSPAN 201, SPAN 202, or SPAN 203.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course continues to develop Spanish language acquisitionthrough listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It reviews andexpands upon the vocabulary and grammatical structuresintroduced in SPAN 101, and it develops the student's ability toengage in casual conversation, express opinions, and makesuggestions in Spanish. The course also provides for increasedawareness of the Spanish-speaking world's history, geography,and customs, including its socio-political practices and culturalartifacts. This course corresponds to the third year of highschool Spanish. C-ID SPAN-110.

SPAN 160: Spanish for Health Care Providers IUnits: 2Prerequisites: NoneAcceptable for Credit: CSULecture 2 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall

This course introduces basic Spanish grammar and vocabularyneeded by medical personnel. Topics include greetings withcultural and medical protocols, getting to know the patient,assisting in taking preliminary medical histories, and assistingin patient assessment and treatment. This course is designedfor beginners as well as for those with Spanish-speakingproficiency.

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SPAN 161: Spanish for Health Care Providers IIUnits: 2Prerequisites: SPAN 160.Acceptable for Credit: CSULecture 2 hours.Course Typically Offered: Spring

This course provides students with more of the basic languageskills needed for daily interactions with Spanish-speakingpatients. It emphasizes the development of effective cross-cultural communication skills. Topics include nutrition,preventive care, physical care and rehabilitation, pediatrics,surgery, and drug abuse. This course is designed for beginnersas well as for those with speaking proficiency in Spanish.

SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish (Third Semester)Units: 4Prerequisites: SPAN 102 or three years of high school Spanishwith a C or better.Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inSPAN 202 or SPAN 203.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This course continues to develop Spanish language acquisitionthrough listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It reviews andexpands upon the vocabulary and grammatical structuresintroduced in SPAN 101 and SPAN 102, and it develops thestudent's ability to engage in casual conversation, expressopinions, and make suggestions in Spanish. The course alsoprovides for increased awareness of the Spanish-speakingworld's history, geography, and customs, including itssocio-political practices and cultural artifacts. This coursecorresponds to the fourth year of high school Spanish. UCCREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for SPAN 201 or SPAN 203. C-IDSPAN-200.

SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish (Fourth Semester)Units: 4Prerequisites: SPAN 201 or SPAN 203 or four years of high schoolSpanish with a C or better.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

This course continues to develop Spanish language acquisitionthrough listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It reviews andexpands upon the vocabulary and grammatical structuresintroduced in SPAN 201. It also develops the student’s abilityto express opinions and make recommendations in Spanish-language debates and discussions. The course focuses onincreasing awareness of the Spanish-speaking world’s history,geography, and customs, including its socio-political practicesand cultural artifacts, through extensive reading and writingassignments as well as oral presentations.

SPAN 203: Spanish for Native SpeakersUnits: 4Prerequisites: NoneEnrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit inSPAN 201.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

This intensive course prepares native Spanish speakers with littleor no formal training in Spanish for more advanced courses.It addresses listening comprehension, speaking, reading, andwriting while emphasizing the improvement of reading andwriting skills. Students also learn about regional variations instandard Spanish, Spanglish and code-switching, and therelationship between language and cultural identity. UC CREDITLIMITATION: Credit for SPAN 201 or SPAN 203. C-ID SPAN-220.

SPAN 205: Hispanic Film, Literature, and CompositionUnits: 3Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or SPAN 203 or equivalent.Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UCLecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.Course Typically Offered: Fall

This introductory survey course examines Hispanic film andliterary genres, including poetry, the essay, and narrative prose.Students complete written assignments and presentations (ordiscussions) based on Spanish-language films and assignedreadings. The course helps students develop, structure, andwrite essays in Spanish. It also prepares students for upper-division Spanish courses.

SPAN 292: Internship StudiesUnits: 0.5-3Prerequisites: NoneCorequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work perunit.Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Centerapproval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperativework experience and/or internship studies concurrently.Acceptable for Credit: CSUCourse Typically Offered: To be arranged

This course provides students the opportunity to apply thetheories and techniques of their discipline in an internshipposition in a professional setting under the instruction of afaculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces studentsto aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionalsemployed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting,employability skills development, and examination of the worldof work as it relates to the student's career plans. Studentsmust develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a newsite upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience(general or occupational) and/or internship studies duringcommunity college attendance.

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SPAN 296: Topics in SpanishUnits: 1-6Prerequisites: NoneAcceptable for Credit: CSULecture 1 hour.Lecture 2 hours.Lecture 3 hours.Lecture 4 hours.Lecture 5 hours.Lecture 6 hours.Course Typically Offered: To be arranged

This course gives students an opportunity to study topics inSpanish that are not included in regular course offerings. EachTopics course is announced, described, and given its own titleand 296 number designation in the class schedule.

SPAN 299: Occupational Cooperative Work ExperienceUnits: 1-4Prerequisites: NoneCorequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work perunit.Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. May not enrollin any combination of cooperative work experience and/orinternship studies concurrently.Acceptable for Credit: CSUCourse Typically Offered: To be arranged

Occupational Cooperative Work Experience Education isintended for students employed in a job directly related totheir major. It allows such students the opportunity to applythe theories and skills of their discipline to their position andto undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work.Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development,and examination of the world of work as it relates to thestudent's career plans. Students may not earn more than16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience(general or occupational) and/or internship studies duringcommunity college attendance.

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