Associate in Arts for Transfer in Spanish
Santa Barbara, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 419 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
We live in a world of economic, industrial, technological and political interrelationships where skills in languages other than English are useful and needed. Languages are the key to the understanding and appreciation of value systems and social attitudes of different cultures. Furthermore, acquiring communication skills in other languages facilitates the exchange of ideas and transactions, and increases awareness, appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity. The need for skills in other languages is evident on a daily basis. The global community has reached a level of human relations where languages skills are required for communication in all aspects of life. Whether for recreational purposes, business, or other endeavors such as politics, health, science, education, art, or government, learning another language is imperative.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer degree in Spanish provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to make a successful transition into a Baccalaureate Degree at any of the CSU campuses. The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program.
The Spanish language courses, as an integral part of the humanities program, prepare students for transfer to a university with strong second language skills and knowledge about the Spanish speaking culture.
In addition to careers in education and business, Spanish provides occupational opportunities in all areas in which it is advantageous to be bilingual in English and Spanish. This skill is especially useful in California. Knowledge of Spanish may complement careers such as foreign service officer, foreign correspondent, travel agent, teacher, international banker, lawyer, export and import employee, legal secretary, receptionist, nurse, interpreter, social worker, government employee and medical doctor.
Languages are the key to the understanding and appreciation of value systems and social attitudes of different cultures. Furthermore, acquiring communication skills in other languages facilitates the exchange of ideas and transactions, and increases awareness, appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity.
The need for skills in other languages is evident on a daily basis. The global community has reached a level of human relations where languages skills are required for communication in all aspects of life. Whether for recreational purposes, business, or other endeavors such as politics, health, science, education, art, or government, learning another language is imperative.
On a practical level, learning a new language is an intellectual stimulus that helps the learner develop critical thinking and creative skills, while enhancing the individual’s participation in traveling, reading of literature, appreciation of music, fashion, cuisine, cinema, and even sporting events. And last, but not least, opportunities for employment and higher salaries increase when another language is mastered because it gives a bilingual or multilingual person an edge to compete in the global economy.
SBCC offers a Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG). A TAG is a contractual agreement between the student, SBCC, and specific four-year colleges or universities. This includes six University of California ( *UC) institutions, six California State Institutions (CSU), seven California private institutions, nine out-of-state institutions, as well as Honors Transfer Agreements with ten institutions and 8 CSUs without campus impaction. Students must enroll in the TAG program and work with a TAG advisor. Please click here to learn more on the TAG program website.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Enrolled students may apply one time per year in February. If awarded, the money is disbursed for the following academic year in two parts: half in the fall semester and half in the spring semester. The amounts range from very small: $100-750 and larger $1000-2500 with some variations in between.
Curriculum
Spanish (SPAN)
SPAN 010 Basic Spanish Skills for ESL I (5 Units)
Hours: 90 (90 lecture)
For Spanish speakers who want to learn how to read and write in their first language, as a means to progressively gain reading and writing competency in English. First part of a sequential education program.
Transfer Information: Extrnl - Not Degree Applicable
SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I (5 Units)
Hours: 90 (90 lecture)
Focuses on the essentials of spoken and written Spanish for the beginner and provides an introduction to the culture of Spanish speakers.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C2, IGETC Area 6A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
C-ID: SPAN 100.
SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (5 Units)
Prerequisites: SPAN 101 or two years of high school Spanish or qualifying score on SBCC SoML placement exam.
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H.
Hours: 90 (90 lecture)
Focuses on the essentials of spoken and written Spanish for the beginner and provides an introduction to the culture of Spanish speakers.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C2, IGETC Area 3B, IGETC Area 6A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
C-ID: SPAN 110.
SPAN 103 Intermediate Spanish I (5 Units)
Prerequisites: SPAN 102 or three years of high school Spanish or qualifying score on SBCC SoML placement exam.
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H.
Hours: 90 (90 lecture)
Review of grammatical structures and vocabulary building through readings. Further work with intermediate listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Research and discussion of cultural topics.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C2, IGETC Area 3B, IGETC Area 6A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
C-ID: SPAN 200.
SPAN 104 Intermediate Spanish II (5 Units)
Prerequisites: SPAN 103 or four years of high school Spanish or qualifying score on SBCC SoML placement exam.
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for English 110 or ENG 110H.
Hours: 90 (90 lecture)
Focus on further development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Review of grammatical structures and vocabulary building through readings. Research and discussion of cultural topics. Laboratory work required as an integral part of the course.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C2, IGETC Area 3B, IGETC Area 6A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
C-ID: SPAN 210.
SPAN 110 Spanish Punctuation (0.5 Units)
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for English 110 or ENG 110H.
Hours: 9 (9 lecture)
Introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish punctuation. The use of diacriticals and punctuation marks. Designed to increase accuracy of student who writes in Spanish at all levels.
SPAN 111 Spanish Written Accents (0.5 Units)
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for English 110 or ENG 110H.
Hours: 9 (9 lecture)
Introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish phonetic and graphic accents. Designed to increase accuracy of student who writes in Spanish at all levels.
SPAN 130 Intermediate Spanish Conversation I (2 Units)
Prerequisites: SPAN 102 or three years of high school Spanish, with minimum grade of "C," or qualifying score on SBCC SoML placement exam.
Hours: 36 (36 lecture)
Promotion of free and spontaneous oral expression in Spanish at the intermediate level.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
SPAN 131A Beginning Spanish Grammar I (1 Unit)
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H.
Hours: 18 (18 lecture)
Review of Spanish grammar fundamentals. Designed to increase accuracy of written and oral communication in Spanish. Class taught in English.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
SPAN 131B Intermediate Spanish Grammar II (1 Unit)
Prerequisites: SPAN 131A or qualifying score on SBCC SoML placement exam.
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H.
Hours: 18 (18 lecture)
Review of Spanish grammar at the intermediate level. Designed to increase accuracy of written and oral communication in Spanish. Class taught in English.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
SPAN 131C Advanced Spanish Grammar III (1 Unit)
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H.
Hours: 18 (18 lecture)
Review of Spanish grammar at the Advanced level. Designed to increase accuracy of written and oral communication in Spanish. Class taught in English.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
SPAN 132 Introduction to Literary Analysis (3 Units)
Prerequisites: SPAN 104 or SPAN 147 or qualifying score on SBCC SoML placement exam.
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Introduction to literary analysis through study of various literary genres. Focus on discussion, synthesis and analysis of short stories, poems, drama, and essays in Spanish. Prepares student for Spanish upper division courses.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C2, IGETC Area 3B, IGETC Area 6A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
SPAN 139 Contemporary Cultures Of Spain (3 Units)
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 98 and ENG 103.
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Examines modern Spain from a cultural perspective, allowing the student to study topics of importance to Spain and Spanish America. Class taught in English.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C2, CSUGE Area D7, IGETC Area 3B, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
SPAN 140 Intermediate Spanish Conversation II (2 Units)
Prerequisites: SPAN 103 or four years of high school Spanish, with minimum grade of "C," or qualifying score on SBCC SoML placement exam.
Hours: 36 (36 lecture)
Promotion of free and spontaneous oral expression in Spanish at the advanced level.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
SPAN 146 Intermediate Spanish for Native Speakers I (5 Units)
Prerequisites: SPAN 102 or qualifying score on SBCC SoML placement exam.
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H.
Hours: 90 (90 lecture)
For students who speak Spanish as their first-language, or second-language learners with a native or near-native fluency. Designed to facilitate the acquisition of higher grammatical competency in writing, higher understanding in reading, and the ability to draw on a more varied vocabulary and complex verbal system for target-language production.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C2, IGETC Area 3B, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
C-ID: SPAN 220.
SPAN 147 Intermediate Spanish for Native Speakers II (5 Units)
Prerequisites: SPAN 103 or 146 or qualifying score on SBCC SoML placement exam.
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H.
Hours: 90 (90 lecture)
Designed to bring students who speak Spanish with Native or near-Native fluency to a "distinguished" level, according to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area E5
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C2, IGETC Area 3B, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
C-ID: SPAN 230.
SPAN 150 Advanced Spanish (4 Units)
Prerequisites: SPAN 104 or SPAN 147 or four years of high school Spanish or qualifying score on SBCC SoML placement exam.
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H.
Hours: 72 (72 lecture)
Intended for the advanced student who wishes to perfect his/her knowledge of the language. Includes discussion of literary selections, vocabulary building, composition and study of more complex grammatical structures. Laboratory work is required as an integral part of the course.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C2, IGETC Area 3B, IGETC Area 6A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
SPAN 160 Advanced Spanish (4 Units)
Prerequisites: SPAN 104 or 147 or 150 or qualifying score on SBCC SoML placement exam.
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H.
Hours: 72 (72 lecture)
Intended for the advanced student who wishes to perfect his/her knowledge of the language. Includes discussion of literary selections, vocabulary building, composition and study of more complex grammatical structures. Laboratory work is required as an integral part of the course.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C2, IGETC Area 3B, IGETC Area 6A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
Program Outcome
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate high command of oral, visual and written communication skills in the target language.
- Exchange ideas and interact effectively with speakers of the target language.
- Discern and uphold the relevancy of cultural and linguistic diversity lived and expressed by the speakers of the target language.
English Language Requirements
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