Spanish
Associate of Arts Degree Spanish · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Spanish major helps develop advanced proficiency in Spanish and provides students with intercultural sophistication to function comfortably and effectively in a Spanish-speaking environment. This major covers several of the aspects of written (grammar, word usage) and spoken (pronunciation and conversational style) Spanish that students will need to work toward fluency. Proficiency in Spanish can open up careers in international trade and politics or in helping other language communities in your area to receive full access to services and opportunities. Jobs open to language degree holders involve either interpretation (the spoken word) or translation (written documents).
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate appropriate level written and spoken fluency in the language.
- Demonstrate understanding and respect for the cultural and global diversity in the Spanish-speaking countries.
REQUIREMENTS
Review the Associate in Science and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements and General Education requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| SPAN C180 | Elementary Spanish 1 | 5 |
| orSPAN C180A & SPAN C180B | Elementary Spanish 1Aand Elementary Spanish 1B | |
| SPAN C185 | Elementary Spanish 2 | 5 |
| orSPAN C185A & SPAN C185B | Elementary Spanish 2Aand Elementary Spanish 2B | |
| SPAN C280 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 4 |
| SPAN C285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 4 |
| Units Required for Major | 18 | |
| Local General Education or CalGETC pattern | Varies | |
| Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Units | 60 | |