{ "college": "rio-hondo-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "SPAN", "name": "Spanish", "sourceUrl": "https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22181/25453/24505", "courses": [ { "code": "SPAN 101", "subject": "SPAN", "number": "101", "title": "Spanish I", "units": "4.5", "hours": "72 Lecture, 27 Lab", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [ "SPAN 100" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course is an introduction to the essentials of Spanish language: reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Various facets of Spanish-speaking cultures will be analyzed via cross-cultural comparisons. In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. This class is designed for those students who do not have a Spanish language background who wish to learn to speak Spanish or who seek a degree in the Spanish language.", "notes": [ "Transfer: UC credit limit. Students will receive credit for only one of the following sequences of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or SPAN 101S and SPAN 102S" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 10, "open": 9, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/summer-2026/span/#span-101", "subject": "SPAN" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 11, "open": 11, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/span/#span-101", "subject": "SPAN" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/winter-2027/span/#span-101", "subject": "SPAN" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 9, "open": 9, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/span/#span-101", "subject": "SPAN" } ] }, { "code": "SPAN 101S", "subject": "SPAN", "number": "101S", "title": "Spanish for Spanish Speakers I", "units": "4.5", "hours": "72 Lecture, 27 Lab", "advisory": "It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.", "cid": [ "SPAN 100" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course is an introduction to the essentials of Spanish language: reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Various facets of Spanish-speaking cultures will be analyzed via cross-cultural comparisons. In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices.This class is designed for those students who do have a Spanish language background and want to develop a better written and oral competency in the language, or who seek a degree in the Spanish language.", "notes": [ "Transfer: UC credit limit. Students will receive credit for only one of the following sequences of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or SPAN 101S and SPAN 102S" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/summer-2026/span/#span-101s", "subject": "SPAN" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/span/#span-101s", "subject": "SPAN" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/span/#span-101s", "subject": "SPAN" } ] }, { "code": "SPAN 102", "subject": "SPAN", "number": "102", "title": "Spanish II", "units": "4.5", "hours": "72 Lecture, 27 Lab", "prerequisite": "SPAN 101 or completion of 2 years of high school Spanish with a grade of “C” or better", "cid": [ "SPAN 110" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course is a continuation of the study of the essentials of Spanish language: reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. The skills learned in SPAN 101 will be reviewed. The class will increase vocabulary, grammar, and cultural knowledge to improve on the reading, listening, speaking and writing skills presented in SPAN 101. In this course the study of verb tenses and constructions is completed. Various facets of Spanish-speaking cultures will be analyzed via cross-cultural comparisons. In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs, and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. This class is designed for those students who do not have a Spanish language background who wish to learn to speak Spanish or who seek a degree in the Spanish language.", "notes": [ "Transfer: UC credit limit. Students will receive credit for only one of the following sequences: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or SPAN 101S and SPAN 102S" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 3, "open": 3, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/summer-2026/span/#span-102", "subject": "SPAN" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/span/#span-102", "subject": "SPAN" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/span/#span-102", "subject": "SPAN" } ] }, { "code": "SPAN 102S", "subject": "SPAN", "number": "102S", "title": "Spanish for Spanish Speakers II", "units": "4.5", "hours": "72 Lecture, 27 Lab", "prerequisite": "SPAN 101S", "cid": [ "SPAN 110" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course is a continuation of the essentials of the Spanish language: reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. The skills learned in Spanish 101S will be reviewed. The class will increase vocabulary, grammar, and cultural knowledge to improve on the reading, listening, speaking and writing skills presented in Spanish 101S. In this course, the study of verb tenses and constructions is completed. It is designed to further improve the language skills of students with a Spanish language background. Various facets of Spanish-speaking cultures will be analyzed via cross-cultural comparisons. In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs, and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. This class is designed for those students who do have a Spanish language background and want to develop a better written and oral competency in the language, or who seek a degree in the Spanish language.", "notes": [ "Transfer: UC credit limit. Students will receive credit for only one of the following sequences: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or SPAN 101S and SPAN 102S" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/span/#span-102s", "subject": "SPAN" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/span/#span-102s", "subject": "SPAN" } ] }, { "code": "SPAN 201", "subject": "SPAN", "number": "201", "title": "Spanish III", "units": "4.5", "hours": "72 Lecture, 27 Lab", "prerequisite": "SPAN 102 or SPAN 102S or completion of three years of high school Spanish with a grade of \"C\" or better.", "cid": [ "SPAN 200" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This is an intermediate level course in which Spanish grammar is reviewed. It includes intensive practice in conversation and composition. Many aspects of Spanish culture are introduced in short stories by Latin-American and Spanish authors. Students strengthen their communications and written skills by analyzing these stories in Spanish. In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs, and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. This class is designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge in Spanish as well as for those seeking a degree in the Spanish language.", "notes": [ "Transfer: UC credit limit. Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 201 or SPAN 201H" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/summer-2026/span/#span-201", "subject": "SPAN" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/span/#span-201", "subject": "SPAN" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/span/#span-201", "subject": "SPAN" } ] }, { "code": "SPAN 201H", "subject": "SPAN", "number": "201H", "title": "Spanish III Honors", "units": "4.5", "hours": "72 Lecture, 27 Lab", "prerequisite": "ENGL C1000, SPAN 102 or SPAN 102S or completion of three years of high school Spanish with a grade of \"C\" or better.", "cid": [ "SPAN 200" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This is an intermediate level course in which Spanish grammar is reviewed. It includes intensive practice in conversation and composition. Many aspects of Spanish culture are introduced in short stories by Latin-American and Spanish authors. Students strengthen their communications and written skills by analyzing these stories in Spanish. In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs, and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. This class is designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge in Spanish as well as for those seeking a degree in the Spanish language. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program.", "notes": [ "Transfer: UC credit limit. Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPAN 201 or SPAN 201H" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "SPAN 202", "subject": "SPAN", "number": "202", "title": "Spanish IV", "units": "4.5", "hours": "72 Lecture, 27 Lab", "prerequisite": "SPAN 201 or SPAN 201H or completion of four years of high school Spanish with a grade of \"C\" or better.", "cid": [ "SPAN 210" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course is the continuation of SPAN 201. SPAN 202 is an intermediate level course in which Spanish language and culture is reviewed. It stresses written and oral proficiency as well as reading comprehension and composition. Many aspects of Spanish culture, literature, and history are analyzed in readings by Latin American and Spanish authors. Students strengthen their communication and writing skills by analyzing these stories in Spanish. In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs, and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. This class is designed for those students who wish to broaden their knowledge in Spanish as well as for those interested in pursuing a degree in the Spanish language.", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/span/#span-202", "subject": "SPAN" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/span/#span-202", "subject": "SPAN" } ] }, { "code": "SPAN 299", "subject": "SPAN", "number": "299", "title": "Directed Study: Spanish", "units": "1-3", "hours": "54-162 Lab", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Independent Study/Directed Study is intended for students who have the ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to prepare written or oral reports and/or appropriate projects. To enroll in an independent study/directed study course, students must possess a 2.5 overall grade point average, a 3.0 grade point average in the discipline of study being requested, or receive an exception from the instructor. Independent Studies/Directed Studies may be developed from any topic arising from or related to a course of study that will result in developing depth and breadth in that subject area. Students will be expected to meet on a regular basis with their faculty sponsor and submit a final report or project, and student progress shall be evaluated at regular intervals. Academic standards for Independent Studies/Directed Studies shall be the same as those for other courses. Units are awarded in accordance to Title V regulations with one unit of credit awarded for 54 hours of Directed Studies, six (6) hours of which must be with an instructor. The instructor is responsible for monitoring student progress through the semester. Students may take directed study courses for a maximum of three (3) units within a discipline, and may not accumulate more than a total of nine (9) units college wide.", "notes": [], "offered": [] } ] }