SCC Course Catalog

Spanish (SPA)

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
SPA	111	Elementary Spanish I	3/3

This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
SPA	112	Elementary Spanish II	3/3

This course is a continuation of SPA 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate further cultural awareness.

Prerequisite: Take SPA-111

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
SPA	120	Spanish for the Workplace	3/3

This course offers applied Spanish for the workplace to facilitate basic communication with people whose native language is Spanish. Emphasis is placed on oral communication and career-specific vocabulary that targets health, business, and/or public service professions. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate at a functional level with native speakers and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
SPA	141	Culture and Civilization	3/3

This course provides an opportunity to explore issues related to the Hispanic world. Topics include historical and current events, geography, and customs. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss selected topics and cultural differences related to the Hispanic world.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
SPA	161	Cultural Immersion	5/3

This course explores Hispanic culture through intensive study on campus and field experience in a host country or comparable area within the United States. Topics include an overview of linguistic, historical, geographical, sociopolitical, economic, and/or artistic concerns of the area visited. Upon completion, students should be able to exhibit first-hand knowledge of issues pertinent to the host area and demonstrate understanding of cultural differences.

Prerequisite: Take SPA-111

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
SPA	181	Spanish Lab 1	2/1

This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
SPA	182	Spanish Lab 2	2/1

This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none