Spanish
8 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
SPA 1A Beginning Spanish
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 (Formerly ENGL 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the Spanish-speaking cultures of the world featuring the study and practice of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) of Spanish. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course. May not receive credit credit if SPA 1A1 and/or 1A2 have been completed.
SPA 1B Elementary Spanish 1
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- SPA 1A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course further develops the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture. Students continue their Spanish language skills, abilities, and knowledge in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, while building on new vocabulary and grammar components. The knowledge build continues to focus on the history and cultures of select Spanish-speaking areas and countries. Students will further utilize authentic language in cultural contexts. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
SPA 2A Intermediate Spanish
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- SPA 1B, SPA 1B2
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Review of linguistic structures at the Intermediate level; practice of critical thinking and reading skills in literary analysis of modern authors; practice of composition and research techniques. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
SPA 2B Advanced Spanish
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- SPA 2A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Review of linguistic structures at the advanced level; practice of advanced critical thinking and reading skills in literary analysis of modern authors and historical works; further development of composition and research techniques. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
SPA 50A Spanish Conversation and Culture I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Development of a basic understanding of spoken Spanish through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied grammar, and an introduction to the everyday culture of Spanish-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
SPA 50B Spanish Conversation and Culture II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- SPA 50A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Development of skills learned in Spanish 50A. Understanding of spoken Spanish through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied grammar. Further study of the life and culture of the Spanish-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
SPA 50C Spanish Conversation and Culture III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- SPA 50B
- Transfers to
- CSU
Development of skills learned in Spanish 50B. Understanding of spoken Spanish through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied grammar. Further study of the culture and everyday life activities of Spanish-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.
SPA 50D Spanish Conversation and Culture IV
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- SPA 50C
- Transfers to
- CSU
Development of skills learned in Spanish 50C. Understanding of spoken Spanish through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied grammar. Further study of the culture and everyday life activities of Spanish-speaking people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.