Spanish
9 courses · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
SPAN 101 First Course in Spanish
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This interactive course introduces students to the Spanish language and the cultures of the Spanish speaking world. Students use basic Spanish language structures and vocabulary to speak, listen, read, and write in cultural context at the novice level. This course is intended for all students interested in gaining proficiency in the Spanish language for academic purposes and/or personal enrichment.
SPAN 102 Second Course in Spanish
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or two years of high school Spanish
This interactive course is the second in the Spanish language series. Students use increasingly complex Spanish language structures to speak, listen, read, and write in cultural context at the novice-high level. This course is intended for all students interested in gaining proficiency in the Spanish language for academic purposes and/or personal enrichment
SPAN 201 Third Course in Spanish
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 102 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or three years of high school Spanish
This interactive course is the third in the Spanish language series. Students use increasingly complex language structures and vocabulary to develop the functional competence required to communicate beyond survival needs and to discuss and express opinions on abstract topics related to the arts, lifestyle, linguistics, and literature at the intermediate level. This course is intended for students majoring in Spanish and anyone interested in gaining proficiency in the Spanish language for academic purposes and/or personal enrichment.
SPAN 202 Fourth Course in Spanish
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 201 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This interactive course is the fourth in the Spanish language series. Emphasis is placed on the use of complex language structures and vocabulary to communicate beyond casual conversation and to express opinions and offer hypothetical possibilities related to abstract issues and plans, cultural norms and values, and interpersonal relationships. Students are encouraged to think critically by analyzing linguistic structures and making cross cultural comparisons related to the Spanish speaking world. This course is intended for students majoring in Spanish and anyone interested in gaining proficiency in the Spanish language for academic purposes and/or personal enrichment.
SPAN 210 Conversation and Composition Spanish I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 102 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course further develops oral comprehension and fluency as well as written communication at a mid-intermediate level in Spanish through culturally relevant materials. Students increase vocabulary, dramatize everyday topics of conversation, interpret and describe materials, and compare and contrast Latin American and Spanish cultures with U.S. culture both orally and in writing. Writing strategies are emphasized and literature is introduced. This course is intended for students who want to enhance their skills in the Spanish language.
SPAN 211 Conversation and Composition Spanish II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 210 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course further develops oral comprehension and fluency as well as written communication at an advanced-intermediate level in Spanish through culturally relevant materials. Students further increase vocabulary; dramatize everyday topics of conversation; interpret and describe materials; and compare and contrast Latin American and Spanish cultures with U.S. culture both orally and in writing. Pre-reading strategies introduced in the prerequisite course are used as a basis upon which to build course emphasis in reading. In addition, more literature is introduced. This course is intended for students who want to further enhance their skills in Spanish.
SPAN 215 Spanish for Spanish Speakers I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course is designed for students who are fluent in spoken, informal Spanish and who need to improve their writing, reading, and grammar skills. Emphasis is placed on formal, written communication skills in Spanish at the intermediate level, and the study of Hispanic and Chicano culture through contemporary reading materials. The course focuses 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.
SPAN 216 Spanish for Spanish Speakers II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 215 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the second of a two-course sequence in Spanish for Spanish Speakers. It is designed for students who are fluent in spoken, informal Spanish and who need to improve their writing, reading, and grammar skills. It furthers the mastery of formal, written communication in Spanish at the intermediate-advanced level, while integrating instruction in Hispanic and Chicano culture through increased practice in intermediate-advanced level readings, relevant, and authentic materials. The course focuses on language challenges that Spanish speakers still encounter at intermediate-advanced level, such as orthography, the inappropriate mix of English and Spanish in specific contexts, and standard Spanish as contrasted with regional variations. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.
SPAN 290 Independent Study in Spanish
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 48-162 hours other
This course is designed for intermediate students who wish to work on special projects and to further develop their communication skills in Spanish. It is not intended to replace an existing course in the discipline. In this course students have a written contract with their instructor for activities such as: preparing problem analyses, engaging in primary research, preparing reports, and meeting with the instructor at specific intervals.