Spanish
9 courses · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish (First Semester)
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN-100
This introductory course develops Spanish language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It covers basic Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. It also explores the history, geography, and customs of the Spanish-speaking world. This course corresponds to the first two years of high school Spanish. C-ID SPAN-100.
SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish (Second Semester)
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 101 or two years of high school Spanish with a "C" or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN-110
This course continues to develop Spanish language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It reviews and expands upon the vocabulary and grammatical structures introduced in SPAN 101, and it develops the student's ability to engage in casual conversation, express opinions, and make suggestions in Spanish. The course also provides for increased awareness of the Spanish-speaking world's history, geography, and customs, including its socio-political practices and cultural artifacts. This course corresponds to the third year of high school Spanish. C-ID SPAN-110.
SPAN 121 Introduction to Hispanic Cultures
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture 3 hours. (1105.00)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course explores the diverse cultures of Spain and Spanish America through film, music, art, literature, and traditions. Students will examine how cultural and artistic expressions evolve through historical exchanges, migrations, and creative contributions, including those of Indigenous, African, and other global cultures. The course considers how cultural traditions and artistic expressions adapt, transform, and persist through cross-cultural interactions, colonial legacies, and cultural and social movements. Emphasis is placed on understanding and appreciating cultural diversity over time. No prior study of the Spanish language or Hispanic culture is required. Taught in English.
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish (Third Semester)
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 102 or three years of high school Spanish with a "C" or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
- C-ID
- SPAN-200
This course continues to develop Spanish language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It reviews and expands upon the vocabulary and grammatical structures introduced in SPAN 101 and SPAN 102, and it develops the student's ability to engage in casual conversation, express opinions, and make suggestions in Spanish. The course also provides for increased awareness of the Spanish-speaking world's history, geography, and customs, including its socio-political practices and cultural artifacts. This course corresponds to the fourth year of high school Spanish. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: SPAN 201 and SPAN 221 combined maximum credit, 1 course. C-ID SPAN-200.
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish (Fourth Semester)
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 201 or four years of high school Spanish with a "C" or better
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN-210
This course continues to develop Spanish language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It reviews and expands upon the vocabulary and grammatical structures introduced in SPAN 201. It also develops the student's ability to express opinions and make recommendations in Spanish-language debates and discussions. The course focuses on increasing awareness of the Spanish-speaking world's history, geography, and customs, including its socio-political practices and cultural artifacts, through extensive reading and writing assignments as well as oral presentations. C-ID SPAN-210.
SPAN 221 Spanish for Native Speakers
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
- C-ID
- SPAN-220
This intensive course prepares native Spanish speakers with little or no formal training in Spanish for more advanced courses. It addresses listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing while emphasizing the improvement of reading and writing skills. Students also learn about regional variations in standard Spanish, Spanglish and code-switching, and the relationship between language and cultural identity. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: SPAN 201 and SPAN 221 combined maximum credit, 1 course. C-ID SPAN-220.
SPAN 222 Spanish for Native Speakers II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 221
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN-230
This continuation of SPAN 221 prepares native Spanish speakers with little or no formal training in Spanish for more advanced courses. It develops the student's ability to express opinions and make recommendations in Spanish-language debates and discussions. It addresses listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing while emphasizing the improvement of reading and writing skills. Students also learn about regional variations in standard Spanish, Spanglish and code-switching, and the relationship between language and cultural identity. C-ID SPAN-230.
SPAN 292 Internship Studies
- Units
- 0.5-14
- Corequisite
- Complete 54 hours of work per unit, paid or unpaid
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or work/intern at a new site upon each enrollment.
SPAN 299 Occupational Work Experience Education
- Units
- 0.5-14
- Corequisite
- Complete 54 hours of work per unit, paid or unpaid
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is intended for students who are employed in a job directly related to their major or career area of interest. It allows such students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or work/intern at a new site upon each enrollment.