Spanish
Associate in Arts English · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Arts
As the world becomes increasingly smaller, knowledge of foreign languages expands in importance. Spanish is a very useful language in education, health, social services, business and other fields where contact with the public takes place. The focus of the program is on language; however, students also gain historical, economic and sociocultural insights into the Hispanic world.
The graduate of the Associate in Arts in Spanish will:
- PSLO 1: Students will be independent language learners and have core competencies in grammar, reading, writing, oral and listening skills, and develop sociocultural awareness, to achieve their personal, vocational and academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 18 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (10 units): | 10 | |
| SPAN 103 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 104 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| Plus a minimum of 8 units selected from the following: | 8 | |
| SPAN 105 | Advanced Composition and Grammar | 5 |
| SPAN 111 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation | 2 |
| SPAN 112 | Advanced Spanish Conversation | 3 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 148 | Hispanic Literature in Translation | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ES 101 | Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Groups | 3 |
| ES 120 | Chicano History | 3 |
| ES 135 | Poetry for the People’s Liberation Movements | 3 |
| ES 139 | Ideas of Difference: Ethnic Studies Literature and Advocacy Composition | 3 |
| ES 152 | Latina/o Literature | 3 |
| ES 153 | Native American Literature | 3 |
| FRCH 101 | Elementary French I | 5 |
| FRCH 102 | Elementary French II | 5 |
| Recommended electives (optional): | 49 | |
| ART 105 | Art History of Mexico | 3 |
| ASL 120 | American Sign Language 1 | 3 |
| ASL 121 | American Sign Language 2 | 3 |
| BUS 140 | Survey of International Business | 3 |
| BUS 141 | Global Economics | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| DANC 140 | Ballet Folklórico I | 2 |
| DANC 142 | Ballet Folklórico II | 2 |
| ECS 116 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ECS 117 | Teaching Strategies for Multilingual Learners | 3 |
| ENGL 130 | American Literature to 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 133 | Modern Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 148 | Hispanic Literature in Translation | 3 |
| FILM 103 | Contemporary Latin American Film | 3 |
| HIST 120 | Chicano History | 3 |
| POLS 104 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| SOC 122 | Sociology of the Hispanic Culture | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 18 | |