# Spanish (AA-T Degree)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Spanish

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44226/44494/44496

The Spanish department serves a diverse student population in preparation for upper division coursework in Spanish at a four-year university as well as through offering general education courses for non-language majors. The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in Spanish or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree.

Students are required to complete:

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) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements.

(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.

Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a C (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

No more than 60 semester units are required.

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer Degree will also assist Spanish major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.

**Career Opportunities**

The Spanish AA-T Degree provides students with the large range of potential educational and career opportunities in the modern language field that include careers in education, public service, law, business, and creative arts.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Summarize, discuss, and compare Latina/o civilization and cultures in a modern, historical, social, and political context across continents.
2.  Evaluate and discuss Latina/o Literature and Film from a social, cultural, and political context
3.  Synthesize vocabulary, language, and reasoning to participate in well developed conversations and write essays.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Requirements** | | 20 |
| SPAN 1A | Elementary Spanish | 5 |
| SPAN 1B | Elementary Spanish | 5 |
| or SPAN 22A | Spanish for Bilingual Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN 22B | Spanish for Bilingual Speakers II | 5 |
| SPAN 2A | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 2B | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| **List A. Students choose one from the following** | | 3-5 |
| SPAN 30A | Beginning Conversational Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 30B | Beginning Conversational Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 33A | Beginning Nauatl Language and Culture | 5 |
| SPAN 40 | Hispanic Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| M/LAT 30A | Survey of Latin-American Films | 3 |
| M/LAT 30B | Survey of Latin-American Films | 3 |
| M/LAT 32 | African Heritage of Latin America | 3 |
| or AFRAM 18 | African Heritage of Latin America | 3 |
| M/LAT 34 | History of Latinos in the United States: 1800 to Present | 3 |
| M/LAT 36 | Survey of Latina/o Literature | 3 |
| **Total Major Units:** | | 23-25 |
| **Cal-GETC Pattern:** | | 34 |
| **Electives to meet 60 units** | |  |
| **Total Units:** | | 60 |