Spanish
8 courses · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
SPAN 193 SPANISH SPECIAL TOPIC
- Units
- 0.5 to 4
- Hours
- 0.5 to 4 hours per week: (0.50 - 4.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours)
Examines a special topic in the field of study related to the discipline offering this course.
SPAN 201 SPANISH I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours per week: (5.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 100
Presents a topic-based, introductory language acquisition course in standard contemporary Spanish, with emphasis on listening comprehension, oral interaction, culture-centered readings, and writing of basic Spanish. Social and cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world are presented along with the most essential structures and vocabulary. Typed written exercises and online multimedia practice activities are required.
SPAN 202 SPANISH II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours per week: (5.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 201
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 110
Presents a continuation of SPAN 201 with a topic-centered, intensive practice in listening comprehension, oral interaction, and writing. Selected readings from the Hispanic world include cultural vignettes, prose selections, and poetry. Typed written exercises and online multimedia practice activities are required.
SPAN 203 SPANISH III
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours per week: (5.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 202
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 200
Presents a continuation of SPAN 202 incorporating a review with topic-centered intensive practice in listening comprehension, oral interaction, and paragraph writing. Selected readings from the Hispanic world include social, cultural, and history-themed vignettes, prose selections, and poetry. Typed written exercises and online multimedia practice activities are required.
SPAN 204 SPANISH IV
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours per week: (5.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 203
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 210
Presents an expansion of SPAN 203 focusing on 4 skills: listening , conversation, reading and presentational writing. Drawing from authentic materials, SPAN 204 is an intermediate course that provides a comprehensive grammar review, extensive oral practice and an introduction to literary concepts. Competency reflects the students' emerging ability to perform both orally and in written form with complex situations. Online multimedia practice is required and includes audio and video and extensive online resources.
SPAN 215 SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours per week: (4.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 202
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Develops and refines Spanish-language use for students who already have experience with the language. This course is designed for students who already speak Spanish and wish to improve and hone their skills. In addition to basic grammar and vocabulary development, this course practices writing, spelling, dialectal differences, and distinguishing between formal and informal language use.
SPAN 230 SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours per week: (4.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 215 or SPAN 203
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continues to develop and refine Spanish-language use for students who already have experience with the language. This course is designed for students who already speak Spanish and wish to improve and hone their skills. In addition to more advanced grammar and vocabulary development, this course practices writing, spelling, dialectal differences, and distinguishing between formal and informal language use at a higher level.
SPAN 247 INDEPENDENT STUDIES: SPANISH
- Units
- 0.5 to 2
- Hours
- 1.5 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.50 - 6.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
- Prerequisite
- The student must have completed preparatory course work in the field in which the study is to be undertaken.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides an opportunity for an in-depth study or a practicum experience by an individual student in a selected topic of Spanish under the direction of an instructor.