Spanish

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Spanish. The Spanish program at Gavilan College is committed to providing an environment that makes learning Spanish fun, exciting, yet challenging at the same time. The study of Foreign Languages not only enables a person to communicate in another language but also opens new doors to different cultures. Many of our students study Spanish to fulfill general education requirements, some study because of the need to communicate at work and many simply study Spanish for the enjoyment of learning another language. The Spanish program at Gavilan offers a wide range of courses for all students. Our program focuses in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening as well as having a fundamental awareness of different Hispanic cultures. The Spanish curriculum provides a program for both non-native and native students who wish to (1) pursue an advanced degree in Spanish, (2) broaden a general knowledge of Spanish, (3) develop listening and speaking skills, (4) prepare for a career as a Spanish educator. Our experienced instructors create an environment that both fulfills General Education requirements and offers students exemplary preparation for transfer into both university and vocational level programs. Upon completing the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree, students will be prepared to transfer to a four-year institution for further study. More specifically, this degree is intended for students transferring to a California State University program. Transfer students are urged to consult a counselor and Spanish faculty to learn more about admission requirements to four-year institutions.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including the following:

(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

(B) A minimum of 18 semester 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.

Title 5 section 55063(a) also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or a "P" if the course was taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Demonstrate fundamental proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish;
2. Demonstrate the ability to identify elements of Spanish verbs, tenses and grammar;
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify different Hispanic cultures, including historical periods, colloquialisms, food, dress and dialects;
4. Demonstrate proper conjugation of verbs in the written and oral form;
5. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and discuss Hispanic literature including authors from different Hispanic cultures.