Spanish, Associate of Arts (AA)
Spanish, as an integral part of the humanities, prepares students for transfer to a university by teaching them new modes of expression and cultural attitudes. It also perfects their knowledge and understanding of the structure of English. A foreign language is a basic element of general education because it provides an opening to understanding and participating in the cultures of the world.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| SPAN 103 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 104 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 150 | Advanced Spanish | 4 |
| SPAN 160 | Advanced Spanish | 4 |
| Complete one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
| Introduction to Literary Analysis | ||
| Contemporary Cultures Of Spain | ||
| Intermediate Spanish for Native Speakers I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish for Native Speakers II | ||
| Complete one course from the following or one semester of another foreign language: | 3-5 | |
| History of Art, Renaissance to Modern | ||
or ART 104H | History Of Art, Renaissance To Modern, Honors | |
| Introduction to International Business | ||
| Mexican-American (Chicano) History In The U.S. | ||
| Mexican-American (Chicano) Culture | ||
| Introduction to Chicano/Mexican-American Literature | ||
| Borderlands Literature: U.S.-Mexico | ||
| Introduction To Mexican Literature | ||
| History of Latin America | ||
| History Of Latin America: 1800'S To Modern Period | ||
| History of Philosophy: Modern | ||
| Truth, Meaning, and Existence | ||
| International Politics | ||
or POLS 121H | International Politics, Honors | |
| Total Units | 24.00-28.00 | |
- Demonstrate high command of oral, visual and written communication skills in the target language.
- Exchange ideas and interact effectively with speakers of the target language.
- Discern and uphold the relevancy of cultural and linguistic diversity lived and expressed by the speakers of the target language.