2011-2012 CATALOG

This is an archived copy of the 2011-2012 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.miracosta.edu

Spanish

The International Languages Department offers courses that provide the foundation for Spanish language study. They also satisfy either the humanities requirement for general education or the proficiency requirement in an international language when required for transfer. A bachelor's degree in an international language such as Spanish can lead to a career in advertising, broadcasting, consulting, translating, teaching, international service, public relations, social work, and sales.

Contact Information

Department Chair: Lilia Vidal

Dean: Dana Smith

www.miracosta.edu/SPAN

Department: International Languages

Office: Building 4600, 760.795.6873

Full-Time Faculty

Francisco Alvarez
Rosa E. Arceo
David Detwiler

Pilar Hernández
Sergio Ochoa Carlos
Lilia Vidal

Associate Degree

Associate in Arts Degree

Spanish

The Spanish Program offers lower-division preparation for students who plan on transferring to pursue a bachelor's degree in Spanish. Students planning to transfer and/or earn this associate degree may also need to complete additional requirements or electives required by the transfer institution, as many CSUs and UCs have unique admissions and preparation-for-the-major requirements. Students should meet with a MiraCosta College counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written plan for their targeted university.

Required courses:

Required courses:
One of the following sequences:		6-7
SPAN 202 & SPAN 210	Intermediate Spanish (Fourth Semester) and Intermediate Conversation and Reading
SPAN 203 & SPAN 205	Spanish for Native Speakers and Hispanic Film, Literature, and Composition
Select at least 12 elective units from the following:		12
HIST 116	History of the Americas to 1830
HIST 117	History of the Americas Since 1830
HIST 141	Mexican American History Through 1877
HIST 142	Mexican American History Since 1877
SPAN 101	Elementary Spanish (First Semester)
SPAN 102	Elementary Spanish (Second Semester)
SPAN 201	Intermediate Spanish (Third Semester)
SPAN 202	Intermediate Spanish (Fourth Semester)
SPAN 203	Spanish for Native Speakers
SPAN 205	Hispanic Film, Literature, and Composition
SPAN 210	Intermediate Conversation and Reading
SPAN 211	Intermediate Conversation and Writing
Total Units		18-19

Note: Students educated in a non-English speaking country through high school or equivalent will generally not earn lower-division transfer credit in their language at most universities. Students who might be affected by this rule should consult a counselor and/or the International Languages Department Chair before enrolling in the following courses.

Certificate

Certificate of Proficiency

Career Spanish for Medical Personnel

This certificate provides students in the health care field the language skills necessary to communicate on a professional level with Spanish-speaking people. Students should take one course through the International Study Abroad Program, if possible. No more than 4 units of course work for this certificate may be earned through credit by exam (see "Credit by Institutional Examination" in this catalog). After completion of all course work for the certificate, students must take an evaluative (non-graded) Spanish oral proficiency exam.

Required courses:

Required courses:
SPAN 160	Spanish for Health Care Providers I	1.5
SPAN 161	Spanish for Health Care Providers II	1.5
Select one option from below:		3-8
SPAN 101 & SPAN 102	Elementary Spanish (First Semester) and Elementary Spanish (Second Semester)
SPAN 203	Spanish for Native Speakers
Select 3 to 4 elective units from the following:		3-4
SPAN 201	Intermediate Spanish (Third Semester)
SPAN 202	Intermediate Spanish (Fourth Semester)
SPAN 210	Intermediate Conversation and Reading
SPAN 211	Intermediate Conversation and Writing
Total Units		9-15

SPAN 101 is the equivalent of the first two years of high school Spanish. SPAN 102 is the equivalent of the third year of high school Spanish. For native speakers of Spanish, SPAN 203 may be taken instead of the SPAN 101–102 sequence.

How to Read Course Descriptions

Courses listed in this catalog apply to the fall 2011, spring 2012, and summer 2012 terms. Courses are numbered numerically within alphabetically arranged subject areas.

The bolded first line begins with a capitalized abbreviation that designates the subject area. This subject-area designator is followed by the official course number and a descriptive title. The next lines indicate the course's unit value, prerequisites, corequisites, advisories, repeatability rules, enrollment limitations, UC/CSU credit acceptance, and lecture and lab hours followed by a Taxonomy of Program number in parentheses.

Prerequisites: This is a requirement that must be met before a student can enroll in the course.
Corequisites: This is a course the student must take in the same semester.
Advisories: This is recommended preparation the student is advised but not required to have before or in conjunction with the course.
Repeatability Rules: When a course belongs to a group of related courses, students can complete one course or a combination of courses within the group for a maximum of four completions.
Enrollment Limitations: Some courses place limitations on enrollment. These limitations prevent students from duplicating course work or from enrolling in two sections of the same course in any given semester.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU means the course is accepted for transfer at any California State University (CSU) campus; UC means it is accepted for transfer at any University of California (UC) campus. Some courses can be used to satisfy general education or major requirements while others transfer as elective credit. UC Credit Limitation means credit for the course may have UC transfer restrictions; these restrictions are identified at the end of the course description.
Lecture and Lab Hours: These are the number of hours the course meets for lecture and/or lab per week.
Taxonomy of Program (TOP) Number: The TOP number is identified in parentheses after the lecture and lab hours. This number serves an administrative purpose and is not intended for student use.

The course description summarizes the purpose and key topical areas of the course, and it includes special requirements if any exist. Some course descriptions end with information about whether the course was "formerly" another course, how many times the course may be repeated, if the course is offered pass/no pass, or what the UC credit limitation is.

How to Read Course Descriptions

Courses

SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish (First Semester)

Units: 4
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in SPAN 102, SPAN 201, SPAN 202, or SPAN 203.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1105.00)

This introductory course develops Spanish language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It covers basic Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. It also explores the history, geography, and customs of the Spanish-speaking world. This course corresponds to the first two years of high school Spanish.

SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish (Second Semester)

Units: 4
Prerequisites: SPAN 101 or two years of high school Spanish with a C or better.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in SPAN 201, SPAN 202, or SPAN 203.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1105.00)

This course continues to develop Spanish language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It reviews and expands upon the vocabulary and grammatical structures introduced in SPAN 101, and it develops the student's ability to engage in casual conversation, express opinions, and make suggestions in Spanish. The course also provides for increased awareness of the Spanish-speaking world's history, geography, and customs, including its socio-political practices and cultural artifacts. This course corresponds to the third year of high school Spanish.

SPAN 152: Beginning Conversation

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1105.00)

Designed for those who want to learn basic Spanish for everyday contact with Spanish-speaking people. Course emphasizes oral communication and covers the fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary. Intended to develop basic skills in Spanish.

SPAN 160: Spanish for Health Care Providers I

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 1.50 hours. (1105.00)

This course provides students in the health care fields with the basic language skills needed for daily interactions with Spanish-speaking patients in a variety of situations. The course introduces basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary needed by medical personnel (body parts, organs, systems, common diseases and symptoms, etc.). The course emphasizes the development of effective cross-cultural communication skills. Other topics include greetings with cultural and medical protocols, getting to know the patient, assisting in the taking of preliminary medical histories, assisting in patient assessment and treatment, etc. This course is designed for beginners as well as for those with some speaking proficiency in Spanish.

SPAN 161: Spanish for Health Care Providers II

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: SPAN 160.
Lecture 1.50 hours. (1105.00)

This course provides students with more basic language skills needed for daily interactions with Spanish-speaking patients. The course emphasizes the development of effective cross-cultural communication skills. Topics include nutrition, preventive care, physical care and rehabilitation, pediatrics, surgery, drug abuse. This course is designed for beginners as well as for those with some speaking proficiency in Spanish.

SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish (Third Semester)

Units: 4
Prerequisites: SPAN 102 or three years of high school Spanish with a C or better.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in SPAN 202 or SPAN 203.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1105.00)

This course continues to develop Spanish language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It reviews and expands upon the vocabulary and grammatical structures introduced in SPAN 101 and SPAN 102, and it develops the student's ability to engage in casual conversation, express opinions, and make suggestions in Spanish. The course also provides for increased awareness of the Spanish-speaking world's history, geography, and customs, including its socio-political practices and cultural artifacts. This course corresponds to the fourth year of high school Spanish. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for SPAN 201 or SPAN 203.

SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish (Fourth Semester)

Units: 4
Prerequisites: SPAN 201 or four years of high school Spanish with a C or better.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in SPAN 203.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1105.00)

This course continues to develop Spanish language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It reviews and expands upon the vocabulary and grammatical structures introduced in SPAN 201. It also develops the student's ability to express opinions and make recommendations in Spanish-language debates and discussions. The course provides for increased awareness of the Spanish-speaking world's history, geography, and customs, including its socio-political practices and cultural artifacts, through extensive reading and writing assignments as well as oral presentations.

SPAN 203: Spanish for Native Speakers

Units: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 201 or four years of high school Spanish with a C or better.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1105.00)

This course helps students with a Spanish-speaking background improve several aspects of their writing: orthography (spelling), the use of written accents, punctuation, structuring of paragraphs, and longer compositions. Students also learn about regional variations in standard Spanish, Spanglish and code-switching, and the relationship between language and cultural identity. The course involves extended readings on Hispanic cultures and literature as well as the writing of essays. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for SPAN 201 or SPAN 203.

SPAN 205: Hispanic Film, Literature, and Composition

Units: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or SPAN 203 or equivalent.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (1105.00)

This introductory survey course examines Hispanic film and literary genres, including poetry, the essay, and narrative prose. Students complete written assignments and presentations (or discussions) based on Spanish-language films and assigned readings. The course helps students develop, structure, and write essays in Spanish. It also prepares students for upper-division Spanish courses.

SPAN 210: Intermediate Conversation and Reading

Units: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 102 or third year of high school Spanish with a C or better.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1105.00)

This course stresses oral communication and reading comprehension through cultural materials in order to improve and expand the student's conversational skills in the language. Emphasis is placed upon practical topics, fundamental and expanded vocabulary, and commonly used idioms. Students learn to employ Spanish in general discussions of assigned topics and simple dialogues. Some grammar is reviewed.

SPAN 211: Intermediate Conversation and Writing

Units: 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 201 or SPAN 210 or four years of high school Spanish.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1105.00)

This course continues emphasis on conversation at a more advanced level. Discussion centers on topics involving practical use of the language but also deals with more abstract concepts. Readings in Spanish and Spanish-language films are used to stimulate discussion as well as original compositions. Review of difficult points of grammar.

SPAN 292: Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 60 non-paid or 75 paid hours of work per unit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(1105.00)

This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.

SPAN 296: Topics in Spanish

Units: 1-6
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours.
Lecture 4 hours.
Lecture 5 hours.
Lecture 6 hours. (1105.00)

The course content will vary each time it is offered, typically containing various areas of Spanish language/literature/culture. The location in which this course is offered will dictate the content emphasis. Course may be a part of the International Education Program offered at different locations in Spain, Mexico, and Latin America. The schedule of classes will provide details.

SPAN 298: Directed Study in Spanish

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Instructor and department chair approval and successful completion of 12 units of college work with at least a 3.0 grade-point average.
Repeatability Rule: May be taken for a total of 3 units.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours. (1105.00)

This course allows students to pursue a special area of interest in order to achieve specific goals beyond the scope of existing courses within the discipline. Students work independently and interact directly with an instructor on an individual basis and as prescribed by the Directed Study Agreement.

SPAN 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience

Units: 1-4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Employed in a position related to major; complete 60 non-paid or 75 paid hours of work per unit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(1105.00)

Cooperative Work Experience is intended for students who are employed in a job directly related to their major. It allows such students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.