Spanish
9 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
SPAN 101 Spanish I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 1
This course is the first semester of Spanish. This elementary level course is a study of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures, with emphasis on the development of communicative skills and basic structures. The focus is on teaching elementary-level language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Interacts with authentic language in context. No previous experience in Spanish is required.
SPAN 101A Spanish IA
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Equivalent to the first half of Spanish 101. A study of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures, with emphasis on the development of communicative skills and basic structures. Focus is on teaching elementary-level language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Interacts with authentic language in context. No previous experience in Spanish is required.
SPAN 101B Spanish IB
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 101A or one year of high school Spanish
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Spanish 101B is equivalent to the second half of Spanish 101. A study of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures, with emphasis on the development of communicative skills and basic structures. Focus is on teaching elementary-level language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Interacts with authentic language in context.
SPAN 102 Spanish II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 101 or SPAN 101B or two years of high school Spanish
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 110
This course is the second semester of Spanish. This elementary level course is a study of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures, with continued emphasis on the development of communicative skills and basic structures. The focus is on expansion of elementary-level language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Interacts with authentic language in context.
SPAN 201 Spanish III
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 102 or three years of high school Spanish
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 200
This course is the third semester of Spanish. This intermediate level course is a study of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures with an emphasis on structures and readings of culturally relevant authentic materials. Focus in on teaching culture and facilitating intermediate-level language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will continue to interact with authentic language in context. The class is conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 202 Spanish IV
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 201; four years of high school Spanish or
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN
Fourth semester of Spanish. A continued study of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures, focusing on the refined use of intermediate-level structures and readings of culturally relevant authentic materials. Emphasis is on the expansion of cross-cultural awareness, as well as, the development of language skills in order to acquire communicative competence in Spanish. Teaches culture and facilitates language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Interacts with more sophisticated authentic language in context. Conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 211 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 220
This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish, or other linguistically qualified students, who speak Spanish and who need to improve their writing, reading, and grammar skills. Emphasis is on the mastery of written and spoken communication skills in Spanish at the intermediate level, and the study of Spanish-speaking cultures through relevant, authentic materials in context. The course includes a focus on language challenges particular to Spanish speakers, such as orthography, the inappropriate mix of English and Spanish, and contrasts between standard Spanish and regional variations. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Spanish 201.
SPAN 212 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 211 or four years of high school Spanish
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 230
Course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students. Continues to provide instruction that builds upon the existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and the cultural heritage and knowledge of Spanish-speaking students. Continues to increase awareness of linguistic registers and expand vocabulary toward the advanced level. Practice in expository and creative writing based on culturally relevant readings and critical thinking. Develops an appreciation for Hispanic and Latino cultures as manifested in Spanish speaking countries and in the United States. This course is entirely conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 235 Intermediate Conversation and Writing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 201 or SPAN 211 or four years of high school Spanish.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An intermediate-level study of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures. Focus is on developing oral and written proficiency within a cultural context.