Courses
This course introduces a consideration of personal worldview, faith, and the discipline of Spanish, including literary studies and writing in Spanish. It is also designed to introduce students to the basic skills necessary for academic success in the discipline of Spanish and to provide students with an overview of the discipline, including requirements of the major and expectations of the professions in which that major may be applied. (1 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN1010-A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
09/08/2026 | M | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
A study of the fundamentals of the Spanish language. Emphasis is on the ability to write, read, speak, and understand simple Spanish through a variety of activities, both in and out of the classroom, homework assignments, and language lab participation. Must pass with a C- or better to continue in SPA 125. (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN1150-A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
09/08/2026 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | |
| SPAN1150-B Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
09/08/2026 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| SPAN1150-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | |
| SPAN1150-C STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| SPAN1150-B STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM |
Completion of the fundamentals of the Spanish language with emphasis upon correct pronunciation and mastery of a practical vocabulary. Practice on oral and written expression through a variety of activities, both in and out of the classroom, homework assignments, and language lab participation. Simple study of Hispanic civilization. Students may only earn credit for SPAN1250 or 1250G. Prerequisite: SPAN1150 (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN1250-A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
09/08/2026 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |
| SPAN1250-A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
01/11/2027 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM |
Students take one of the following sequences:
A review of Spanish grammar with special emphasis upon idiomatic language and verb forms. Conversation, translation, composition, and collateral reading of modern Spanish prose. Prerequisite: SPAN1200 (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN2130-A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
01/11/2027 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Review of advanced grammar with emphasis on speaking, writing, and reading in Spanish. Classroom and homework activities emphasize communicating in Spanish. Classes will be conducted in Spanish. Students may only earn credit for SPAN2230 or 2230G. Prerequisite: SPAN1250 (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN2230-A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
01/11/2027 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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This course is designed specifically for speakers of Spanish who can communicate well orally but have little formal training in Spanish, particularly in writing it. The class emphasizes activities that acquaint students with Spanish in its written form and expands students' overall knowledge of the language. This course will review the principles of Spanish grammar, emphasizing their application to composition. Cannot receive credit for both SPA 223 and SPA 230. Prerequisite: SPAN1300 or SPAN1150 or SPAN1250 (3 Units)
This sequence includes 3 additional units in Spanish.
*Students can replace SPAN 2130, SPAN 2230 or SPAN 2300 with upper division units in Spanish if exempted by exam or assessment.
**Students can have SPAN 1150 or SPAN 1250 waived by exam, assessment or program director approval.
Complete one of the following courses:
This course reviews and organizes the linguistic, literary, and cultural knowledge acquired by students throughout their course of studies in the Spanish program. Students will demonstrate this knowledge and their advanced proficiency levels in oral and written Spanish by developing and presenting a capstone portfolio. Students will engage in professional development activities. (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN4990-A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
01/11/2027 | Th | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
The Practicum in Spanish is a three-unit, supervised course that provides a field experience for students majoring in Spanish to correlate with their educational and vocational objectives. The site and schedule of learning activities are to be chosen and assigned in consultation with the department chair or program director, under direction of the faculty supervisor. Students should expect to serve 100 hours at the practicum site over the course of the semester as well as meeting during their scheduled class time. (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN4900-IN Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
09/08/2026 | Th | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Complete the following courses:
This course explores different genres of Spanish and Hispanic literatures, focusing on critical reading and ways of writing about literature. Throughout this course, students will gain a basic understanding of current literary theory and literary strategies, while examining literary movements in the Spanish-speaking world and their socio-historical contexts. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN3150-A STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM |
A study of the civilization and culture of Spain from the formation of Iberian civilization to the present. This study covers history, geography, art, architecture, literature and other aspects of civilization and culture. This course is conducted in Spanish and provides the background for studies in Iberian Literature. Students may only earn credit for SPAN3240 or 3240G. (3 Units)
This course reviews elementary and intermediate level structures of Spanish and introduces advanced grammatical constructions. Emphasis is placed on developing correct writing skills in the Spanish language. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN3250-A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
09/08/2026 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Covers multiple genres of literature produced in Spain from ancient times to the 21st century. Classes will be conducted in Spanish. Students may only earn credit for SPAN3500 or 3500G. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN3500-A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
01/11/2027 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM |
Covers multiple genres of literature produced in Latin America from ancient times to the 21st century. Classes will be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 or SPAN2300 (3 Units)
Complete 6 additional upper-division units in Spanish language:
Study of the application of linguistic skills in a professional setting. Practice in conversational and writing skills applicable to the workplace. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN3350-A Jimenez, Salvador |
09/08/2026 | W | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
An introductory linguistic description of the Spanish language with a special focus on its main differences with English. By means of comparing the two languages, students will discover the main problematic contrasts for an English-speaking student of Spanish. Topics to be covered include: morphology, syllabification, stress placement, grammar, word meaning, language usage and syntax. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 or SPAN2300 (3 Units)
This course will serve as an introduction to translation theory and practice between Spanish and English. Emphasis is placed on practical simultaneous interpretation. The course will also provide an introduction to Spanish linguistics and will give a general overview of phonology, morphology, and comparative English/Spanish syntax. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN4650-A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
01/11/2027 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
This course serves as an introduction to Second Language Acquisition theory for students who plan to teach language in K-12. The course covers contemporary theory of the process of learning a second language, as well as pedagogical approaches to teaching language to non-native speakers in K-12. Prerequisite: SPAN3250 (3 Units)
Complete 6 additional upper-division units in Spanish literature:
This course examines a selection of feature literary masterpieces and films from Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and Peru using film theory, cultural theory, and feminist approaches. This course evaluates the importance and correlation between literary and film studies with the present. The objective of this course is to rethink the relationship between visual cultural production and concepts of gender and social change. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 or SPAN2300 (3 Units)
This course provides an introduction to the study of Mexican literature and film of the twentieth and twenty-first century. Students will learn to analyze and interpret masterpieces in a variety of genres, developing literacy and analytical skills in reading, interpreting, and writing Spanish. This course also provides an introduction to the study and application of film theory and literary criticism. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 or SPAN2300 (3 Units)
This course studies major works, authors, and literary movements throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Classes will be conducted in Spanish. Students may only earn credit for SPAN4200 or 4200G. (3 Units)
This course studies Latin American major works and authors from the 20th and 21st centuries across multiple genres. Classes will be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 or SPAN2300 (3 Units)
Complete 3 additional upper-division units:
Linguistic theory and method. Includes the study of the five universal elements of language (phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics) as well as the use of language and its variants in culture. Fieldwork required. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL4630-A Liu, Carla |
09/08/2026 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | |
| ENGL4630-A Liu, Carla |
01/11/2027 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | |
| ENGL4630-B STAFF, STAFF |
01/11/2027 | Th | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
This course is a survey of Latin American history from the Spanish discovery of the Americas through the Cold War in the twentieth century. The course focuses on the impact of Spanish and Portuguese colonialism, the wars of Latin American Independence, the development of Latin American republics, and the impact of US intervention in the region. (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST3150-A Brook, Eric C |
09/08/2026 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
This course examines a selection of feature literary masterpieces and films from Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and Peru using film theory, cultural theory, and feminist approaches. This course evaluates the importance and correlation between literary and film studies with the present. The objective of this course is to rethink the relationship between visual cultural production and concepts of gender and social change. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 or SPAN2300 (3 Units)
Study of the application of linguistic skills in a professional setting. Practice in conversational and writing skills applicable to the workplace. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN3350-A Jimenez, Salvador |
09/08/2026 | W | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
This course provides an introduction to the study of Mexican literature and film of the twentieth and twenty-first century. Students will learn to analyze and interpret masterpieces in a variety of genres, developing literacy and analytical skills in reading, interpreting, and writing Spanish. This course also provides an introduction to the study and application of film theory and literary criticism. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 or SPAN2300 (3 Units)
Focuses on a different topic each time offered. (3 Units)
An introductory linguistic description of the Spanish language with a special focus on its main differences with English. By means of comparing the two languages, students will discover the main problematic contrasts for an English-speaking student of Spanish. Topics to be covered include: morphology, syllabification, stress placement, grammar, word meaning, language usage and syntax. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 or SPAN2300 (3 Units)
This course studies major works, authors, and literary movements throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Classes will be conducted in Spanish. Students may only earn credit for SPAN4200 or 4200G. (3 Units)
This course studies Latin American major works and authors from the 20th and 21st centuries across multiple genres. Classes will be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 or SPAN2300 (3 Units)
This course will serve as an introduction to translation theory and practice between Spanish and English. Emphasis is placed on practical simultaneous interpretation. The course will also provide an introduction to Spanish linguistics and will give a general overview of phonology, morphology, and comparative English/Spanish syntax. Prerequisite: SPAN2230 (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN4650-A Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
01/11/2027 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
This course serves as an introduction to Second Language Acquisition theory for students who plan to teach language in K-12. The course covers contemporary theory of the process of learning a second language, as well as pedagogical approaches to teaching language to non-native speakers in K-12. Prerequisite: SPAN3250 (3 Units)
The Practicum in Spanish is a three-unit, supervised course that provides a field experience for students majoring in Spanish to correlate with their educational and vocational objectives. The site and schedule of learning activities are to be chosen and assigned in consultation with the department chair or program director, under direction of the faculty supervisor. Students should expect to serve 100 hours at the practicum site over the course of the semester as well as meeting during their scheduled class time. (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAN4900-IN Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L. |
09/08/2026 | Th | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to practice the written, oral, research, analytical, and/or technological skills developed in their field of study under the direct supervision of a practitioner in a professional field. In consultation with the internship coordinator, the student works in the field through supervised practical experiences with a professional organization. (3 Units)
*Curriculum subject to change. Please see the current catalog for more information.