Spanish
8 courses · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish 1
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours, 90 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 100
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Emphasis is on the vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge necessary to communicate in everyday situations. Course will include work in pairs and small groups so that students will be active learners. The basic geography and history of Spanish-speaking countries will also be covered. The course will be conducted 90 percent in Spanish.
SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish 2
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of SPAN 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 110
Course continues the work of SPAN 101 on understanding, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Emphasis is on the vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge necessary to communicate in everyday situations. Course will include work in pairs and small groups so that students will be active learners. A more in-depth knowledge of geography and history of Spanish-speaking countries will also be covered. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
SPAN 110SS Spanish for Heritage Speakers I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours, 90 contact hours total
- Advisory
- Completion of SPAN 102 or the ability to communicate in Spanish.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 220
This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students. This course will develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Heritage speakers will further develop the spoken language they have already learned and acquire more knowledge about their language and cultural heritage. Students will also enhance their reading and writing skills using academic Spanish vocabulary, and develop their critical thinking skills by reading, analyzing, and critiquing different literary pieces, and historical and current events. This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Note: Students must be native speakers or heritage language speakers. A native speaker or heritage speaker is someone who was born in a Spanish speaking country and/or speaks Spanish at home. A heritage language speaker may also be an individual who has learned Spanish in a non-academic setting.
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish 1
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of SPAN 102 or SPAN 210SS. This course will develop students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking ability.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 200
A variety of texts, including contemporary short stories will be read and discussed. Several contemporary issues will be covered in-depth. Students will also see videos, sing songs and hear short lectures. Class work includes reading aloud, working in groups or pairs, and review of grammar and practice exercises. The major historical periods, events, cultures, and political figures of Spanish-speaking countries will be introduced. The course is conducted entirely in Spanish.
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish 2
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of SPAN 201.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 210
Course continues to develop students ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend Spanish. Students will read and discuss intermediate literary and non-literary texts. Grammar will be reviewed as necessary through brief lectures and exercises. Major twentieth century Spanish authors will be introduced through readings and discussion. Cultural and social issues will be discussed. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
SPAN 203 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in SPAN 202 or SPAN 210SS.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will become proficient at reading, analyzing, and discussing major literary texts in Spanish from Latin America and Spain. Course includes advanced vocabulary building, essay writing and critical analysis of literature. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
SPAN 210SS Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of SPAN 110SS or SPAN 201.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 230
This course continues the work of SPAN 110SS on developing understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Students will also continue enhancing their reading and writing skills using academic Spanish vocabulary and develop their critical thinking skills by reading, analyzing, and critiquing different literary pieces, historical and current events. It offers heritage speakers a more in-depth study of their language and cultural heritage and opportunities to further develop and enhance the spoken language acquired in SPAN 110SS. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Note: Students must be native speakers or heritage language speaker. A native speaker or heritage speaker is someone who was born in a Spanish speaking country and/or speaks Spanish at home. A heritage language speaker may also be an individual who has learned Spanish in a non-academic setting.
SPAN 220SS Composition and Conversation
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of SPAN 110SS or SPAN 201.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course continues to develop Spanish language proficiency after SPAN 210SS and focuses on text analysis, general academic writing, and the refining of formal modes of presentation and the sustained study of grammar and vocabulary with emphasis on complex structures. It is intended for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students who wish to increase their oral and writing skills in the context of themes, topics, and the literary and cultural production of the US Hispanic population. This course familiarizes students with authentic texts written in different styles to provide a platform from which to practice the presentational modes of writing, such as description, narration, exposition, and argumentation.