Palo Alto College 2009-2010 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Programs and Courses - English/Communications/Foreign Languages/ESOL/Reading
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English/Communications/Foreign Languages/ESOL/Reading
Associate of Arts
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications
Survey of the media by which entertainment and information messages are delivered. Includes an overview of the traditional mass media: their functions, structures, supports, and influences.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 09.0102.51 06
COMM 1318 - Photography I (first semester, journalism emphasis)
Cross-Listed With: ARTS 2356 (fine arts emphasis)
Introduction to the basics of photography. May include film and digital camera operation, techniques, knowledge of chemistry, and presentation skills. Emphasis on design, history, and contemporary trends as a means of developing an understanding of photographic aesthetics.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -3)
CIP: 50.0605.51 26
COMM 1319 - Photography II (second semester, journalism emphasis)
Cross-Listed With: ARTS 2357 (fine arts emphasis)
Prerequisites: COMM 1318 or equivalent
Extends students’ knowledge of technique and guides them in developing personal outlooks toward specific applications of the photographic process.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -3)
CIP: 50.0605.52 26
COMM 1335 - Survey of Radio/Television
Study of the development, regulation, economics, social impact, and industry practices in broadcasting and cable communication. Includes non-broadcast television, new technologies, and other communication systems.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 09.0102.52 06
COMM 1336 - Television Production I
Prerequisites: COMM 1307
Corequisites: COMM 1307
Practical experience in the operation of television studio and control room equipment, including both pre- and post-production needs.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -3)
CIP: 10.0202.52 06
COMM 1337 - Television Production II
Prerequisites: COMM 1336
Practical experience in the operation of television studio and control equipment, including both pre- and post-production needs. Editing and camera work are emphasized.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -3)
CIP: 10.0202.52 06
COMM 2300 - Media Literacy
Prerequisites: COMM 1307
Criticism and analysis of the function, role, and responsibility of the mass media in modern society from the consumer perspective. Includes the ethical problems and issues facing each media format, with the effect of political, economic, and cultural factors on the operation of the media.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 09.0102.53 06
COMM 2305 - Editing and Layout
Prerequisites: COMM 2311
Editing and layout processes, with emphasis on accuracy and fairness, including the principles and techniques of design.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -3)
CIP: 09.0401.51 06
COMM 2311 - News Gathering and Writing I
Prerequisites: COMM 1307 and ENGL 1301
Fundamentals of writing news for the mass media. Includes instruction in methods and techniques for gathering, processing, and delivering news in a professional manner
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -3)
CIP: 09.0401.57 06
COMM 2315 - News Gathering and Writing II
Prerequisites: COMM 2311
Continuation of the aims and objectives of news gathering and writing with emphasis on advanced reporting techniques, including beat coverage.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -3)
CIP: 09.0401.58 06
COMM 2324 - Practicum in Electronic Media
Lecture and laboratory instruction and participation.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 09.0701.53 06
COMM 2327 - Introduction to Advertising
Prerequisites: COMM 1307
Fundamentals of advertising including marketing theory and strategy, copy writing, design, selection of media and analysis.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 09.0903.51 06
COMM 2330 - Introduction to Public Relations
Prerequisites: COMM 1307
Exploration of the history and development of public relations. Presentation of the theory behind and process of public relations, including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of PR campaigns.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 09.0902.51 06
COMM 2332 - Radio/Television News (CI)
Prerequisites: (COMM 2303 and RTVB 1421) or (COMM 1336)
Preparation and analysis of news styles for the electronic media. Production of audio and video news stories.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -3)
CIP: 09.0402.52 06
COMM 2339 - Writing for Radio, Television, Film
Introduction to basic script formats, terminology, and writing techniques, including the writing of commercials, public service announcements, promotions, news, documentary, and fictional materials.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 09.0402.51 06
COMM 2366 - Introduction to Film
Cross-Listed With: DRAM 2366
Emphasis on the analysis of the visual and aural aspects of selected motion pictures, dramatic aspects of narrative films, and historical growth and sociological effect of film as an art.
Semester Hours: (3- 2 -2)
CIP: 50.0602.51 26
ENGL 0220 - Basic English Skills
For the student entering with special English needs who placed below fifth grade English level on the college’s placement instrument. Class size controlled for individual attention. This course is not part of the college’s developmental sequence but is specifically designed for students scoring below the testing floor. Two lecture hours and two lab hours per week.
Semester Hours: (2- 2 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.53 12
ENGL 0300 - Basic English I
Prerequisites: Placement: Scores based on entrance exam
Emphasizes effective sentences. For students who need to improve their basic skills in grammatical usage, functions of words and sentence structure. This course cannot be substituted for any part of the regular courses. A student in English 0300 must receive a grade of “C” or better before being permitted to take English 0301.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.53 12
ENGL 0301 - Basic English II
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score or ENGL 0300 with a grade of “C” or better.
Development of fundamental writing skills such as idea generation, organization, style, utilization of standard English, and revision.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 32.0108.53 12
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
Prerequisites: Demonstrate College Readiness through appropriate placement scores and/or completion of developmental sequence in English and/or Reading.
Principles and techniques, which may include documentation, of written, expository, and persuasive composition; analysis of literary, expository, and/or persuasive texts; emphasis on critical thinking.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0401.51 12
ENGL 1302 - Composition II
Prerequisites: Students must earn a “C” or better in ENGL 1301 or its equivalent.
Principles and techniques of written, expository, and persuasive composition; analysis of literary, expository, and/or persuasive texts; emphasis on critical thinking.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0401.51 12
ENGL 2307 - Creative Writing
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
This course is designed for students interested in learning and practicing creative writing skills in a workshop setting. There is an emphasis on individual writing. This course is writing intensive. Included genres are fiction, poetry, screenwriting, nonfiction and drama.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0501.51 12
ENGL 2311 - Technical Writing
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better and ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Designed to improve students’ abilities to communicate technical information in their major field of study. This course concentrates on technical papers, scientific reports, and business correspondence. An emphasis is placed on form and method.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.1101.51 12
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I: Anglo Saxon through Neoclassical
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Selected significant works of British literature from its Anglo-Saxon beginnings to the eighteenth century. May include study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0801.51 12
ENGL 2323 - British Literature II: Romanticism to the Present
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Selected significant works of British literature the Romantic Period to the present. May include study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0801.51 12
ENGL 2327 - American Literature I: Precolonial through the Romantic Period
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Selected significant works of American literature from its beginnings through the Romantic Period. May include the study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0701.51 12
ENGL 2328 - American Literature II: Realism to the Present
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Selected significant works of American literature from the beginning of Realism to the present. May include the study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 23.0701.51 12
ENGL 2332 - World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Selected significant works of world literature, representing a variety of cultures, beginning with ancient writings and ending with the Renaissance. May include study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0104.52 13
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
Selected significant works of world literature, representing a variety of cultures, from the Neoclassical period to the present. May include study of movements, schools, and/or periods. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0104.52 13
ENGL 2341 - Forms of Literature
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
A study of one or more literary genres including, but not limited to, poetry, fiction, drama and film. Topics may vary with each section offered. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project. This course may be repeated once for credit.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0104.51 13
ENGL 2351 - Mexican American Literature
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
A study of the fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama of Mexican American or Chicano/a writers. May include the study of Hispanic and pre-Columbian traditions that have influenced Mexican-American literature. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 05.0203.55 25
ENGL 2375 - Literature for Children and Adolescents
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a “C” or better AND ENGL 1302 or its equivalent with a “C” or better.
A survey of classic and contemporary literature for children and adolescents with attention to literary history, aesthetic qualities, and critical approaches. May be useful for education majors. This is a writing intensive course that requires a written research project.
Unique Need Course: Check with your transfer institution to verify acceptance of courses.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0104.51 13
ESOL 0320 - Writing II
Focus on student’s prior experiences and knowledge for use in daily writing assignments designed to increase fluency and accuracy. Students will also read materials at a level of difficulty calculated to advance their acquaintance with written English, and some writing may be related to these readings. Students will receive daily feedback from their instructor(s), using the Focused Rewrite Technique. Through guided writing practice and associated reading, students will attain at least a low-intermediate level of proficiency when writing English prose on topics that are familiar to them. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.57 12
ESOL 0321 - Conversational English II
Focus on the student’s prior experiences and knowledge to improve the ability to comprehend every-day conversational English. Through exposure to large amounts of conversational English at the appropriate level of difficulty, students will attain at least a low-intermediate level of comprehension when listening to clear, careful English spoken by a variety of speakers discussing a broad range of everyday topics. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.55 12
ESOL 0322 - Reading II
Focuses on the student’s prior experiences and knowledge while exposing the students to a wide variety of reading material such as The San Antonio Express News, easy fiction, popular magazines, and Internet articles. Through exposure to massive amounts of written English at the appropriate level of difficulty students will attain at least a low-intermediate level of comprehension when reading English prose dealing with a variety of non-technical topics. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
ESOL 0323 - Grammar/Mechanics II
Focuses on the student’s prior experiences and knowledge to increase student’s accuracy in grammar and mechanics through writing essays, participating in class discussions, giving oral presentations, and in general, engaging in the kinds of classroom and study activities that are normal and expected in an academic environment. Through these activities, and reading textbooks and articles; listening to lectures; watching and listening to AV materials, students will attain at least a high-intermediated level of accuracy in grammar and mechanics. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.57 12
ESOL 0330 - Writing III
Focuses on student’s prior experiences and knowledge for use in daily writing assignments designed to increase fluency and accuracy. Students will also read materials at a level of difficulty calculated to advance their acquaintance with English, and some writing may be related to these readings. Students will receive daily feedback from their instructor(s), using the Focused Rewrite Technique. Through guided writing practice and associated reading, students will attain at least an them. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.57 12
ESOL 0331 - Conversational English III
Focuses on students’ prior experiences and knowledge to improve the ability to comprehend every-day conversational English. Through exposure to large amounts of conversational English at the appropriate level of difficulty, students will attain at least an intermediate level of comprehension when listening to clear, careful English spoken by a variety of speakers discussing a broad range of everyday topics. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.55 12
ESOL 0332 - Reading III
Focuses on students’ prior experience and knowledge while exposing the students to a wide variety of reading material such as The San Antonio Express News, fiction, popular magazines, and Internet articles. Through exposure to massive amounts of written English at the appropriate level of difficulty, students will attain at least an intermediate level of comprehension when reading English prose dealing with a variety of non-technical topics. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
ESOL 0333 - Grammar/Mechanics III
Focuses on the student’s prior experiences and knowledge to increase student’s accuracy in grammar and mechanics through writing essays, participating in class discussions, giving oral presentations, and in general, engaging in the kinds of classroom and study activities that are normal and expected in an academic environment. Through these activities, and reading textbook and articles; listening to lectures; watching and listening to AV materials, students will attain at least a low-advanced level of accuracy in grammar and mechanics. Placement into this course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.57 12
ESOL 0340 - Speaking/Listening 4
Prerequisites: Placement testing or approval by instructor
This is an intermediate college-level course to develop the student’s ability to listen and communicate in a range of social and academic situations using correct grammar structures for simple narrations, descriptions, as well as increasing vocabulary. Class activities include giving short presentations and leading group discussions. The pronunciation, stress, and intonation of spoken American English are practiced. The lab will give additional practice in oral production and increase oral comprehension of spoken American English.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
ESOL 0341 - Reading 4
Prerequisites: Placement testing or approval by instructor
This intermediate college-level course is designed to develop academic reading skills by applying context clues, word order, pronoun reference, special signal words, by developing paraphrasing, summarizing, outlining, making inferences, and analyzing selected passages, and by distinguishing fact and opinion.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
ESOL 0342 - Grammar 4
Prerequisites: Placement testing or approval by instructor
This is an intermediate college-level course designed to develop the student’s ability to understand and produce compound and complex sentence patterns of American English. Previously studied grammatical structures will be reviewed and practiced. Structures covered in this course will include: compound sentences; complex sentences with time clauses; noun phrases; adjective clauses; adverbial phrases; reflexive and impersonal pronouns; the present perfect tense; and simple modal auxiliaries.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 32.0108.57 12
ESOL 0343 - Writing 4
Prerequisites: Placement testing or approval by instructor
This is an intermediate college-level course designed to develop the student’s ability to construct paragraphs with topic sentences, body (major and secondary supports), and a conclusion. Emphasis is on planning and writing expository paragraphs using illustrations and examples, definitions, comparison/contrast, and classification.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
ESOL 0350 - Speaking/Listening 5
Prerequisites: Placement testing or approval by instructor
This advanced college-level course develops the student’s ability to discuss logically concrete topics related to particular interests and special fields using appropriate grammar structures. The students learn to state and support one’s opinions, explain in detail and restate others’ opinions. Class activities include group discussions and giving formal presentations. The pronunciation, stress, and intonation of spoken American English are practiced. The lab will give additional practice in oral production and increase aural comprehension of spoken American English.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -1)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
ESOL 0355 - Special Topics
This course emphasizes customized instruction for mastery-based, self-paced learning. The content for the courses is determined by the students’ proficiency in one or more of the following areas: conversational English, listening comprehension, reading, vocabulary building, writing, and/or grammar. Placement into this course is based on assessment and advisement.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.55 12
ESOL 0360 - English Skills: Listening Comprehension
This course, one component of an immersion approach to English language learning for non-native speakers, provides practice in listening for information using contexts and themes which draw on students’ prior experiences and knowledge. Placement into the course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.55 12
ESOL 0365 - English Skills: Reading and Vocabulary
This course, one component of an immersion approach to English language learning for non-native speakers, enhances students’ analytical and critical thinking skills by using contexts and themes which draw on their prior experiences and knowledge. A variety of readings provide students with opportunities for improving comprehension, building vocabulary, making inferences, finding the main idea, scanning, and summarizing. Placement into the course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.56 12
ESOL 0370 - English Skills: Writing Grammar
In this course, one component of an immersion approach to English language learning for non-native speakers, students use contexts and themes which draw on their prior experiences and knowledge to learn to express themselves in written language. Students are introduced to the writing process and work on sentence structure, paragraph development, rhetorical organization and mechanical skills. Placement into the course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.57 12
ESOL 0375 - English Skills: Integrated Writing
In this course, the capstone course in an immersion approach to English language learning for non-native speakers, students use contexts and themes which draw on their prior experiences and knowledge to learn to express themselves in written language. Oral communication skills and reading/vocabulary skills are integrated into the teaching of writing. Placement into the course is based on assessment.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.57 12
FREN 1411 - Elementary French I
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the French language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4- 4 -1)
CIP: 16.0901.51 13
FREN 1412 - Elementary French II
Prerequisites: FREN 1411, departmental approval, or placement exam.
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the French language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course is a continuation of FREN 1411. A language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4- 4 -1)
CIP: 16.0901.51 13
FREN 2311 - Intermediate French I
Prerequisites: FREN 1412, departmental approval, or placement exam.
This course is a continuation of FREN 1412. It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of French culture and civilization.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0901.52 13
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II
Prerequisites: FREN 2311, departmental approval, or placement exam.
This course is a continuation of FREN 2311. It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of French culture and literature.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0901.52 13
GERM 1411 - Elementary German I
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the German language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required.
Semester Hours: (4- 4 -1)
CIP: 16.0501.51 13
GERM 1412 - Elementary German II
Prerequisites: GERM 1411 or departmental approval
Introductory course that presents the fundamentals of the German language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Language lab is required. This course is a continuation of GERM 1411.
Semester Hours: (4- 4 -1)
CIP: 16.0501.51 13
GERM 2311 - Intermediate German I
Prerequisites: GERM 1412 or departmental approval
This course is a continuation of GERM 1412. It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of German culture and history. Language lab is available
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0501.52 13
GERM 2312 - Intermediate German II
Prerequisites: GERM 2311 or departmental approval
This course is a continuation of GERM 2311. It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of German culture and history.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0501.52 13
LATI 2311 - Intermediate Latin I
Prerequisites: LATI 1312 or departmental approval
This course provides review and further mastery through readings in Roman civilization and history based on Latin prose authors. This is a continuation of LATI 1312.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.1203.52 13
LATI 2312 - Intermediate Latin II
Review and further mastery through readings in Roman civilization and history based on the study of Latin poets.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.1203.52 13
READ 0301 - Pre-College Reading
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score
This course is for students who need development in basic reading and study skills in preparation for college-level work. Skills emphasize the review, refinement, and reinforcement of basic reading skills such as word recognition, comprehension, fluency, and critical reading. Study skills are emphasized. Reading lab may supplement class instruction.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.52 12
READ 0302 - Introduction to College Reading
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score
This course is for students who need to improve reading and study skill techniques appropriate for academic demands. Skills emphasizing the theory and mechanics of efficient reading, vocabulary development, specific textbook comprehension, study skills in context, critical reading skills, and flexibility of reading rates are emphasized. Reading lab may supplement class instruction.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.52 12
READ 0303 - College Reading and Critical Thinking
Prerequisites: Appropriate placement score
This course is designed for students who need to improve reading effectiveness with college-level textbooks. Skills emphasizing terminology, structure, and content of general academic and technical subject matter are taught. Such skills as finding the main idea, writer’s intent and organization of ideas are introduced and reviewed. Strong emphasis is placed on study skills. Notetaking, outlining, summarizing are components of the course. Instruction in critical reading and higher order thinking skills are refined. Reading lab may supplement class instruction.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -2)
CIP: 32.0108.52 12
SPAN 1300 - Beginning Conversational Spanish I
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in Spanish. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0905.54 13
SPAN 1310 - Beginning Conversational Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 1300, placement exam, or departmental approval
For beginning students whose goal is to learn to communicate orally in Spanish. Students will develop speaking, listening skills, and cultural awareness. This is a continuation of SPAN 1300.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0905.54 13
SPAN 1411 - Elementary Spanish I
Introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Semester Hours: (4- 4 -1)
CIP: 16.0905.51 13
SPAN 1412 - Elementary Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 1411, Placement exam, or departmental approval.
Introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture in order to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course is a continuation of SPAN 1411.
Semester Hours: (4- 4 -1)
CIP: 16.0905.51 13
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I
Prerequisites: SPAN 1412, placement exam, or departmental approval
This course is a continuation of SPAN 1412. It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of Hispanic culture and civilization.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0905.52 13
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 2311, placement exam, or departmental approval
This course is a continuation of SPAN 2311. It provides additional development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Short literary selections are introduced in a context of Hispanic culture and civilization.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0905.52 13
SPAN 2316 - Career Spanish I
Prerequisites: SPAN 1411 and SPAN 1412 or equivalent
This course presents realistic situations and the specialized vocabulary for business and finance professionals to communicate with members of the Hispanic community (local/global) in the course of their daily work.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0905.54 13
SPAN 2317 - Career Spanish II
Prerequisites: SPAN 2316
A continuation of SPAN 2316. Emphasis on advanced oral and written communication related to technology, marketing, and the Internet for conducting business transactions.
Semester Hours: (3- 3 -0)
CIP: 16.0905.54 13
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