Spanish

Spanish Associate in Arts for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree provides a linguistic study of the language and an in-depth look into the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. The objective of the program is to provide students with opportunities to obtain an AA degree in Spanish, transfer to a four-year college, and achieve their academic goals. Graduates of this program will be better prepared for employment in both academic and non-academic fields, such as schools, corporations, business entities, and not-for-profits. Upon completion of the following requirements, the student will be eligible for an Associate Degree for Transfer: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) The completion of all courses required for the major with a “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable for courses in the major.

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. Speaking: Students will demonstrate the ability to speak using appropriate grammatical forms as well as vocabulary appropriate to the level of those students who are seeking an AA-T degree in Spanish. They will show this through dialogs, prepared presentations, impromptu conversations with other students and the professor.

• 1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to understand spoken Spanish at the appropriate level of those students who are seeking an AA-T degree in Spanish.

• 2. Comprehension: Students will demonstrate the ability to understand spoken Spanish as evident in responses through prepared dialogs and presentations as well as impromptu conversations with other students and the professor. Students will also demonstrate understanding of spoken Spanish on graded exams and directed interview questions.

• 2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to write using appropriate grammatical forms as well as vocabulary appropriate to the level of those students who are seeking an AA-T degree in Spanish.

• 3. Writing: Students will demonstrate the ability to write using appropriate grammatical forms as well as vocabulary appropriate to the level of those students who are seeking an AA-T degree in Spanish. They will show this through informal writing and formal writing.

• 3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to exhibit reading comprehension of informal and formal written texts including informal letters or short essays as well as literature and news articles from various parts of the Spanish-speaking world.

• 4. Reading: Students will exhibit reading comprehension of informal and formal written texts including informal letters or short essays as well as literature and news articles from various parts of the Spanish speaking world.

• 4. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to speak using appropriate grammatical forms as well as vocabulary appropriate to the level of those students who are seeking an AA-T degree in Spanish.

• 5. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will have developed a deeper understanding and appreciation of Hispanic cultures as they create connections between language acquisition and cultural context.

Program Requirements