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SPANISH 223
171
GLOBAL ISSUES
3.0 Units
SOC 171 introduces students to the origins,
current status, and future trends of major
transnational issues confronting the global
community. Topics can include population
trends, economic development and inequal-
ity, basic human needs (for food, water, health discussions in Spanish stress the correct use ing and listening skills and the cultural
care), human rights, international conflict
and security concerns, and environmental
problems. The course also focuses on global
governance, including the study of collective
global responsibilities. Note: This course is
cross-listed with GEOG 171 and POL S 171.
This course may not be taken for credit by
students who have completed GEOG 171 or
POL S 171. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
Preparation: ENGL 101. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC
200
RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE
SOCIAL SCIENCES
3.5 Units
SOC 200 is a lecture and laboratory course
focusing on the nature of theory and the
principles of descriptive and inferential
research. Topics covered in the course
include: an analysis of the scientific method,
research design, ethical principles, internal
and external validity, and scientific writing.
The course is built around the application
of these topics in a laboratory environment.
Note: This course may not be taken for credit
by students who have successfully completed
PSYCH 200. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 1.5
hour. Prerequisite: SOC 101 and MATH 136.
SPANISH
101
BEGINNING SPANISH I
5.0 Units
SPAN 101 teaches the fundamentals of Span-
ish grammar in a cultural context. Students
are trained to utilize correct pronunciation
in Spanish, to acquire a small working
vocabulary which they use in conversation
and writing, and to read simple Spanish.
The class is taught primarily in Spanish.
Note: Students with oral proficiency or who
have attended schools where Spanish was
the language of instruction should enroll in
SPAN 115. Lecture 5 hours. Recommended
Preparation: ENGL 100 or ENGL 191 or
ESL 141. Course Typically Offered: Winter/
Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID SPAN 100)
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
102
BEGINNING SPANISH II
5.0 Units
SPAN 102 continues the work begun in
Spanish 101, presenting the fundamentals
of Spanish grammar in a cultural context.
It emphasizes correct pronunciation and
presents more difficult elementary prose. The
of verbs and idioms and efficient methods
of vocabulary building. Lecture 5 hours.
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or equivalent. Course
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID SPAN 110)
103
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I
5.0 Units
SPAN 103 teaches culture and facilitates
language acquisition through listening,
speaking, reading and writing. Content is
expanded beyond “survival” needs in order
to express opinions on familiar topics as
well as abstract issues. Students demon-
strate an increased awareness of cultural
norms and values by making cross-cultural
comparisons. A higher level of accuracy for
high frequency structures and vocabulary is
expected. Students demonstrate the ability
to think critically by analyzing linguistic
structures and literary works. This course is
taught in Spanish. Lecture 5 hours. Prereq-
uisite: SPAN 102 or 116 or the equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID SPAN 200)
104
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
5.0 Units
SPAN 104 continues to expand upon culture
and facilitate language acquisition through
listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Content continues to expand in order to
express more complex ideas as well as
some abstract issues and plans. Students
continue to demonstrate the ability to think
critically by analyzing linguistic structures by increasing the value of essay answers on
and demonstrate an increased awareness
of cultural norms and values by reflecting
on and making cross-cultural comparisons.
This course is taught in Spanish. Lecture 5
hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 103 or SPAN 115
or equivalent Course Typically Offered:
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
(C-ID SPAN 210)
115
SPANISH FOR THE SPANISH
SPEAKING I
5.0 Units
SPAN 115 is designed for heritage speakers
of Spanish or other linguistically qualified
students. It provides instruction that builds
upon the existing reading, writing, speak-
heritage and knowledge of these students.
Structure of the language, oral and written
communication, fundamentals of grammar,
and composition are included. The course
increases awareness of linguistic registers,
introduces a more advanced vocabulary
beyond the familiar routine and develops an
appreciation for Hispanic cultures as mani-
fested in Spanish speaking countries and in
the United States. This course is conducted
entirely in Spanish. Note: Heritage and
native speakers of Spanish that wish to
enroll and do not meet the prerequisite may
contact the Language Arts Division to have
the prerequisite waived. Lecture 5 hours.
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or equivalent. Course
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID SPAN 220)
124H
HONORS ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS
OF MASTERPIECES OF HISPANIC
LITERATURE
3.0 Units
SPAN 124H is the study of a selected repre-
sentation of major works of literature of Spain
and Spanish America in English translation.
Students study the various literary move-
ments to which the works pertain along with
the selected literature. Special attention is
given to Nobel Prize winning authors in liter-
ature from both Spain and Spanish America.
No knowledge of Spanish is necessary. The
honors class is enhanced in one or more of the
following ways: 1. Students write a research
paper utilizing critical thinking skills and
literary analysis on an approved thesis
using the MLA guidelines. 2. There is an
increased emphasis on critical thinking skills
examinations. 3. Students attend a theatrical
presentation of one of the dramas studied
and/or attend literary conferences hosted by
nearby 4-year institutions. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 101. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC