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  • 3.00 Credits

    3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of SOC 101, and Eligibility for ENGL 099. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the major social issues and problems facing contemporary American society. This course focuses on the origins, sustaining causes, implications and possible solutions to societal issues. While emphasis will be on the national level, substantial imput will also be placed on local and international events and situations. Emerging concepts such as globalization will also be addressed. [CAN SOC 4] (CSU, UC, AVC)
  • 5.00 Credits

    5 units 5 hours weekly Elementary Spanish for Heritage Learners is equivalent, in scope, to SPAN 101. This course is designed to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. But in addition, it offers heritage learners opportunities to further develop the spoken language they have already learned, and to acquire more knowledge about their language and cultural heritage. Students will also enhance their reading and writing strategic skills using academic Spanish vocabulary, and develop their critical thinking skills to read, analyze, and critique different literary genres. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Note: Students must be native or heritage language learners. A native speaker or heritage learner is someone who was born in a Spanish speaking country and/or speaks Spanish at home. A heritage language learner may also be an individual who has learned Spanish in a non-academic setting. ( CSU, UC, AVC)
  • 5.00 Credits

    5 units 5 hours weekly Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 101. Course continues the work of SPAN 101 on understanding, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Emphasis is on the vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge necessary to communicate in everyday situations. Course will include work in pairs and small groups so that students will be active learners. A more in-depth knowledge of geography and history of Spanish-speaking countries will also be covered. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. [CAN SPAN 4] (CSU, UC, AVC)
  • 5.00 Credits

    5 units 5 hours weekly Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 101HL or SPAN 101. Elementary Spanish for Heritage Learners is equivalent, in scope, to SPAN 102. This course continues the work of SPAN 101HL on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Students will also continue enhancing their reading and writing skills using academic Spanish vocabulary, and develop their critical thinking skills to read, analyze, and critique different literary genres. It offers heritage learners a more in-depth knowledge about their language and cultural heritage and opportunities to further develop and enhance the spoken language acquired in SPAN 101 HL. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Note: Students must be native speakers or heritage language learners. A native speaker or heritage learner is someone who was born in a Spanish speaking country and/or speaks Spanish at home. A heritage language learner may also be an individual who has learned Spanish in a non-academic setting. ( CSU, AVC)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 101. This course is designed to develop understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish. Emphasis will be on the vocabulary used at a school setting. Since this course is designed for students who are or will be educators, students pursuing a CLAD teaching credential in California can use this course to fulfill half of their second language requirement. This course is equivalent, in scope, to the first half of SPAN 101; students who have completed SPAN 101 will not get credit for this course. Also, it is a beginning course for non-native Spanish speakers. (CSU, AVC)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 units 3 hours weekly Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 120A. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 101. A continuation course for non-native Spanish speakers. The main emphasis will be on the vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge necessary to communicate in everyday situations at a school setting. Additional basic geography and history of Spanish-speaking countries will also be covered. Students will be active learners working in pairs and small groups. This course will be conducted in Spanish most of the time. This course is equivalent, in scope, to the second half of SPAN 101; students who have completed SPAN 101 will not get credit for this course. (CSU, AVC)
  • 5.00 Credits

    5 units 5 hours weekly Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 102. This course will develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking ability. A variety of texts, including contemporary short stories, will be read and discussed. Several contemporary issues will be covered in-depth. Students will also see videos, sing songs and hear short lectures. Class work includes reading aloud, working in groups or pairs, and review of grammar and practice exercises. The major historical periods, events, cultures, and political figures of Spanish-speaking countries will be introduced. The course is conducted entirely in Spanish. [CAN SPAN 8] (CSU, UC, AVC)
  • 5.00 Credits

    5 units 5 hours weekly Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 201. Course continues to develop students' ability to read, write, speak and comprehend Spanish. Students will read and discuss intermediate literary and nonliterary texts. Grammar will be reviewed as necessary through brief lectures and exercises. Major twentieth century Spanish authors will be introduced through readings and discussion. Cultural and social issues will be discussed. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. [CAN SPAN 10] (CSU, UC, AVC)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 units 3 hours weekly Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 202. Reading and discussion of literary texts. Students will also read contemporary non-literary texts, such as newspapers, magazines and essays on topics of current interest. Course includes advanced vocabulary building, essay writing and critical analysis of literary and non-literary texts. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. (CSU, UC, AVC)
  • 2.00 Credits

    3 units 2 hours lecture weekly 48 hours total laboratory Advisory: Eligibility for MATH 070 and Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 099. A broad-based introduction to the physical stage. Included are the physical theater and organization of the modern technical theater, with a focus on the tools, materials, methods and decision-making procedures used in the creating and moving of scenery and stage properties. Also included is an introduction to the basic elements of scenic design which allows the student to develop an aesthetic understanding and an ability to make value judgments regarding the design and execution of scenic elements for theatrical productions. [CAN DRAM 12] (CSU, UC, AVC) ( R1)
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