Course Information

• Five units. Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter)
• This course fulfills a GE requirement at De Anza (Area C, Sub-Area 2) and for the CSU Breadth (Area C, Sub-Area 2). 
• This course is transferable for both the CSU Baccalaureate Level (course #1-99) and for UC (course #1-49)
• It belongs on the Certificate of Achievement-Advanced in Global Studies and the A.A. Degree in Global Studies at De Anza.

Course Description

Introduction to the language and cultures of Spanish-speaking world areas. Speaking, listening, reading and writing language skills at the first level of elementary Spanish are developed within the framework of language as a fundamental expression of culture. Spanish is the primary language of instruction. Language laboratory practice and/or assignments, at home and/or in the language lab, are an integral part of instruction supporting the development of language skills in the areas of pronunciation, structure, syntax, and oral communication.

Advisory

English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273.

If you have had previous Spanish coursework or other exposure to the language, please let your instructor know so that s/he can assess your level and confirm whether it is SPAN 1 or higher.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Understand the gist and recognize basic details of simple, aural/written texts adapted for learners on familiar topics.
• Perform with some hesitation a variety of communicative tasks dealing with basic routines and day-to-day social situations in the present. Produce simple phrases or sentences related to personal experiences. Both orally and in writing basic errors may impede comprehensibility. 
• Learners critically engage with constructions of cultural and social differences while examining their own cultural positionings and assumptions as expressed through language.

No Prerequisite 

• Five units. Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter) 
• This course fulfills a GE requirement at De Anza (Area C, Sub-Area 2), for the CSU Breadth (Area C, Sub-Area 2), and for IGETC (Area 6).
• This course is transferable for both the CSU Baccalaureate Level (course #1-99) and for UC (course #1-49)
• It belongs on the Certificate of Achievement-Advanced in Global Studies and the A.A. Degree in Global Studies at De Anza.

Course Description

Development of elementary language skills for oral and written communication using language structures and functions targeted for the second level of elementary Spanish. Spanish is the primary language of instruction. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at the second level of elementary Spanish will be developed within the framework of language as a fundamental expression of culture, with continued presentation of the cultures of Spanish-speaking world areas. Language laboratory practice and/or assignments at home and/or in the language lab, are an integral part of instruction supporting the development of language skills in the areas of
pronunciation, structure, syntax, and oral communication.

Advisory

English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Understand the gist and some supporting details of simple, aural/written texts adapted for learners on familiar topics, although comprehension may be uneven.
• Perform with increasing ease a variety of communicative tasks dealing with basic routines and day-to-day social situations in the present. Produce comprehensible sentences of increasing complexity related to personal experiences, with some references to past experiences. Both orally and in writing, errors may still impede comprehensibility.  
• Learners critically engage with constructions of cultural and social differences while examining their own cultural positionings and assumptions as expressed through language. 

Prerequisite  

Before SPAN 2, you need to have completed:

• SPAN 1 at De Anza with a grade of “C” or higher, OR
• The equivalent of SPAN 1 at another college with a grade of “C” or higher (clearance needed to enroll in SPAN 2, see below), OR
• One year of high school Spanish with a grade of “C” or higher in both semesters (clearance needed to enroll in SPAN 2, see below)

You need to Obtain Prerequisite Clearance if…

1. You completed the equivalent of SPAN 1 at a college other than De Anza or in high school
2. It has been more than one year since you completed SPAN 1 at a college other than De Anza or in high school.
3. You have language skills (e.g., native or acquired through non-academic experiences) that you believe are at the SPAN 2 level, but you don’t have the coursework equivalent to SPAN 1 as noted above.

• Five units. Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter)
• This course fulfills a GE requirement at De Anza (Area C, Sub-Area 2), for the CSU Breadth (Area C, Sub-Area 2), and for IGETC (Areas 3, 6, Sub-Area B).
• This course is transferable for both the CSU Baccalaureate Level (course #1-99) and for UC (course #1-49)
• It belongs on the Certificate of Achievement-Advanced in Global Studies and the A.A. Degree in Global Studies at De Anza.

Course Description

Development of elementary language skills for oral and written communication using language structures and functions targeted for the third level of elementary Spanish. Spanish is the working language. Focus is on greater structural accuracy and communicative competence within the framework of language as a fundamental aspect of culture. Language laboratory practice and/or assignments at home and/or in the language lab are an integral part of instruction, supporting the development of language skills in the areas of pronunciation, structure, syntax and oral communication. 

Advisory

English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Understand the main ideas and most supporting details of longer, aural/written texts adapted for learners on familiar topics and minimally interpret some basic textual subtleties in stucture and perspective. 
• Perform with ease a variety of communicative tasks  dealing with basic routines and day-to-day social situations; describe personal experiences in the present with some references to the past; express basic opinions about abstract topics. Produce discourse level writing related to personal experiences. Both orally and in writing, errors minimally interfere with comprehensibility.
• Learners critically engage with constructions of cultural and social differences while examining their own cultural positionings and assumptions as expressed through language.  

Prerequisite

Before SPAN 3, you need to have completed:

• SPAN 2 at De Anza with a grade of “C” or higher, OR
• The equivalent of SPAN 2 at another college with a grade of “C” or higher (clearance needed to enroll in SPAN 3, see below), OR
• Two years of high school Spanish with a grade of “C” or higher in all four semesters (clearance needed to enroll in SPAN 3, see below)

You need to Obtain Prerequisite Clearance if…

1. You completed the equivalent of SPAN 2 at a college other than De Anza or in high school
2. It has been more than one year since you completed SPAN 2 at a college other than De Anza or in high school.
3. You have language skills (e.g., native or acquired through non-academic experiences) that you believe are at the SPAN 3 level, but you don’t have the coursework equivalent to SPAN 2 as noted above

• Five units. Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter)
• This course fulfills a GE requirement at De Anza (Area C, Sub-Area 2), for the CSU Breadth (Area C, Sub-Area 2), and for IGETC (Areas 3, 6, Sub-Area B) 
• This course is transferable for both the CSU Baccalaureate Level (course #1-99) and for UC (course #1-49)
• It belongs on the A.A. Degree in Global Studies at De Anza.

Course Description

Reading and discussion of texts dealing with the literature, arts, culture, history and geography of the Spanish-speaking world. Review and expansion of the structures, grammatical features and linguistic functions of Elementary Spanish. Development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the first intermediate level within the framework of language as a fundamental expression of culture.  

Advisory

English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Understand main ideas and supporting details of longer aural/written texts adapted for learners and the gist of texts written for first language users. interpret some basic textual subtleties in structure, content, and perspective.
• Describe with increasing ease personal experiences in both the present and the past; express opinions about abstract topics. Produce discourse level writing related to personal experiences and express opinions about abstract topics. Both orally and in writing errors are still present in more sophisticated structures that may impede full comprehensibility.  
• Learners critically engage with constructions of cultural and social differences while examining their own cultural positionings and assumptions as expressed through language. 

Prerequisite

Before SPAN 4, you need to have completed:

• SPAN 3 at De Anza with a grade of “C” or higher, OR
• The equivalent of SPAN 3 at another college with a grade of “C” or higher (clearance needed to enroll in SPAN 4, see below), OR
• Three years of high school Spanish with a grade of “C” or higher in all six semesters (clearance needed to enroll in SPAN 4, see below)

You need to Obtain Prerequisite Clearance if…

1. You completed the equivalent of SPAN 3 at a college other than De Anza or in high school
2. It has been more than one year since you completed SPAN 3 at a college other than De Anza or in high school.
3. You have language skills (e.g., native or acquired through non-academic experiences) that you believe are at the SPAN 4 level, but you don’t have the coursework equivalent to SPAN 3 as noted above

• Five units. Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter)
• This course fulfills a GE requirement at De Anza (Area C, Sub-Area 2), for the CSU Breadth (Area C, Sub-Area 2), and for IGETC (Areas 3, 6, Sub-Area B).
• This course is transferable for both the CSU Baccalaureate Level (course #1-99) and for UC (course #1-49)
• It belongs on the A.A. Degree in Global Studies at De Anza.

Course Description

Reading and discussion of texts dealing with the literature, arts, culture, history and geography of the Spanish-speaking world. Review and expansion of the structures, grammatical features and linguistic functions of Spanish 4. Development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the second intermediate level within the framework of language as a fundamental expression of culture.  

Advisory

English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize main ideas and and some supporting details of aural/written texts composed for first language users, although comprehension may be uneven. Interpret more extensively textual subtleties in structure, content, and perspective. 
• Describe with ease personal experiences in the present and the past; express opinions about abstract topics. Produce discourse level writing related to opinions on abstract topics. Both orally and in writing, errors are still present in more sophisticated structures that minimally impede comprehensibility.  
• Learners critically engage with constructions of cultural and social differences while examining their own cultural positionings and assumptions as expressed through language.

Prerequisite  

Before SPAN 5, you need to have completed:

• SPAN 4 at De Anza with a grade of “C” or higher, OR
• The equivalent of SPAN 4 at another college with a grade of “C” or higher (clearance needed to enroll in SPAN 5, see below), OR
• Four years of high school Spanish with a grade of “C” or higher in all eight semesters (clearance needed to enroll in SPAN 5, see below)

You need to Obtain Prerequisite Clearance if…

1. You completed the equivalent of SPAN 4 at a college other than De Anza or in high school
2. It has been more than one year since you completed SPAN 4 at a college other than De Anza or in high school.
3. You have language skills (e.g., native or acquired through non-academic experiences) that you believe are at the SPAN 5 level, but you don’t have the coursework equivalent to SPAN 4 as noted above

• Five units. Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter)
• This course fulfills a GE requirement at De Anza (Area C, Sub-Area 2), for the CSU Breadth (Area C, Sub-Area 2), and for IGETC (Areas 3, 6, Sub-Area B).
• This course is transferable for both the CSU Baccalaureate Level (course #1-99) and for UC (course #1-49)
• It belongs on the A.A. Degree in Global Studies at De Anza.

Course Description

Reading and discussion of texts dealing with the literature, arts, culture, history and geography of the Spanish-speaking world. Review and expansion of the structures, grammatical features and linguistic functions of Spanish 5. Development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the third intermediate level within the framework of language as a fundamental expression of culture. 

Advisory

English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Understand main ideas and supporting details of aural/written texts composed for first language users. Interpret a wide range of textual subtleties in structure, content, and perspective. 
• Express opinions about abstract topics in the present and the past. Produce paragraph-level discourse related to abstract topics. Both orally and in writing, errors minimally impede comprehensibility.  
• Learners critically engage with constructions of cultural and social differences while examining their own cultural positionings and assumptions as expressed through language. 

Prerequisite

Before SPAN 6, you need to have completed:

• SPAN 5 at De Anza with a grade of “C” or higher, OR
• The equivalent of SPAN 5 at another college with a grade of “C” or higher (clearance needed to enroll in SPAN 6, see below)

You need to Obtain Prerequisite Clearance if…

1. You completed the equivalent of SPAN 5at a college other than De Anza
2. It has been more than one year since you completed SPAN 5
3. You have language skills (e.g., native or acquired through non-academic experiences) that you believe are at the SPAN 6 level, but you don’t have the coursework equivalent to SPAN 5 as noted above