Spanish
14 courses · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026
SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction of the Spanish language and culture with emphasis on the development and acquisition of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Includes interaction and application of the language in cultural context at the beginning level. Designed for students with very little knowledge or no knowledge of Spanish. Spanish 101 is equivalent to two years of high school Spanish.
SPAN 101A Elementary Spanish IA
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to Spanish language and culture with emphasis on the development and acquisition of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Includes interaction and application of the language in cultural context at the beginning level. Designed for students with very little knowledge or no knowledge of Spanish.Spanish 101A and Spanish 101B together are equivalent in units and content to Spanish 101 and equivalent to two years of high school Spanish.
SPAN 101B Elementary Spanish IB
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 101A (Elementary Spanish IA)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continue introduction of Spanish language and culture with emphasis on the development and acquisition of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Includes interaction and application of the language in cultural context at the beginning level. Designed for students with very little knowledge or no knowledge of Spanish. Spanish 101A and Spanish 101B together are equivalent in units and content to Spanish 101 and equivalent to 2 years of high school Spanish.
SPAN 101H Honors Elementary Spanish I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Enhanced and enriched introduction of the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture with emphasis on the development and acquisition of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Includes interaction and application of the language in cultural context at the beginning level. Designed for students with very little knowledge or no knowledge of Spanish. Spanish 101H is equivalent to two years of high school Spanish.
SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 101 (Elementary Spanish I) or SPAN 101H (Honors Elementary Spanish I) or SPAN 101A (Elementary Spanish IA); SPAN 101B (Elementary Spanish IB) or Two years of high school Spanish.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A college level Spanish class focusing on further training of the Spanish Language and culture. Additional emphasis on the development and acquisition of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Includes interaction and application of the language in cultural context. Designed for students who took Spanish 101. Spanish 102 is equivalent to the third year of high school Spanish.
SPAN 110 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students. It provides instruction that builds upon the existing four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing; placing emphasis on acquiring proficiency using formal Spanish at the intermediate level. The course will also focus on language challenges particular to heritage speakers such as orthography, the inappropriate mix of English and Spanish, and contrasts between standard Spanish and regional variations. It will also increase awareness of linguistic registers, discuss items beyond the familiar routine and develop an appreciation for Hispanic cultures as manifested in Spanish speaking countries and in the United States. This course is entirely conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 111 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 110 (Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course continues to provide instruction that builds upon the existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, with emphasis on the mastery of formal written communication at the intermediate-advanced level while integrating authentic cultural and literary readings. The course will also continue to increase awareness of linguistic registers, discuss items beyond the familiar routine and expand upon their appreciation for Hispanic cultures as manifested in Spanish speaking countries and in the United States. This course is entirely conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 115 Practical Communication in Spanish for Teachers
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 contact hours total
- Advisory
- SPAN 101 (Elementary Spanish I) or SPAN 101H (Honors Elementary Spanish I) or SPAN 101B (Elementary Spanish IB)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Course emphasizes development of basic reading, oral, and written communication skills in Spanish for realistic situations in a classroom environment. Course also familiarizes students with the culture of Spanish-speakers.
SPAN 194 Beginning Conversational Spanish
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 101 (Elementary Spanish I) or Spanish 101B or two years of high school Spanish or SPAN 101H (Honors Elementary Spanish I) or Spanish 101B or two years of high school Spanish.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Development of conversational and composition skills. Review of language structure through discussions, conversations, readings, and compositions dealing with Spanish speakers’ culture and current events.
SPAN 195A Advanced Conversational Spanish
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 102 (Elementary Spanish II)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Further development of conversational skills. Review of language structures as well as reinforcement of new vocabulary and idioms through discussions of reading selections dealing with historical and current events to deepen appreciation of Hispanic cultures.
SPAN 195B Advanced Conversational Spanish
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 195A (Advanced Conversational Spanish)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course students continue to develop conversational skills. Provides avenues for the expression of ideas and discussions on an array of topics to deepen appreciation of Hispanic cultures.
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 102 (Elementary Spanish II) or three years of high school Spanish
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A college-level Spanish class focusing on expansive review of usage and grammar, discussions of interpretive readings, conversation, and composition.
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 201 (Intermediate Spanish I) or four years of high school Spanish
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A college-level Spanish class focusing on a specialized review of grammar and composition, discussions in Spanish of history and culture based on literary materials.
SPAN 213 College Spanish Composition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 110 (Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1) Previous or concurrent enrollment or three years of high school Spanish or SPAN 201 (Intermediate Spanish I) Previous or concurrent enrollment or three years of high school Spanish
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Comprehensive review and application of Spanish grammar and emphasis on the development of writing based on discussions, cultural, and literary materials.