Spanish
6 courses · San Diego Miramar 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.