# Spanish for Spanish Speakers (Associate of Arts Degree)

San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Spanish

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/17540/18643/18644/17541/17721

### Summary

This degree is intended for students who are already proficient in spoken, informal Spanish acquired from their family background.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Spanish for Spanish Speakers Program will be able to:**

1.  Demonstrate level-appropriate proficiency on the ACTFL scale in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of the targeted language.
2.  Utilize targeted language skills to complete a general program of lower division coursework, pursue language study at the transfer level, for personal enrichment, or for professional development.
3.  Apply knowledge of and sensitivity to aspects of behavior, attitudes, and values of targeted language-speaking countries to connect with the global community.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 20 |
| SPAN 215 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN 216 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 5 |
| SPAN 221 | Hispanic Literature for Spanish Speakers | 5 |
| SPAN 222 | Hispanic Culture and Civilization for Spanish Speakers | 5 |