Spanish
11 courses · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027
SPAN 1 Elementary Spanish
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 72
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (credit limitation)
Conversing, reading, and writing in Spanish at the elementary level. Includes essentials of pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms, and grammatical structures along with an introduction to Hispanic culture.
SPAN 1S Spanish for the Spanish Speaking
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 72
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (credit limitation)
- C-ID
- SPAN 100
Provides Spanish-speaking students opportunity to improve skills in standard Spanish grammar and vocabulary and to broaden their understanding of Hispanic cultures. Focuses on developing vocabulary, improving orthography, and the use of grammatical structures, both oral and written. Class instruction conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 2 Continuing Elementary Spanish
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 72
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 1 or 2 years high school Spanish
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (credit limitation)
- C-ID
- SPAN 110
Further development of conversational, reading, and writing skills in Spanish with special emphasis on verbs, grammar, and expansion of vocabulary. Further study of Hispanic culture.
SPAN 2S Continuing Spanish for the Spanish Speaking
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 72
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 1S
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (credit limitation)
- C-ID
- SPAN 110
Provides continuing intermediate Spanish-speaking students with previous formal study of Spanish with further development and improvement of skills in standard Spanish and a broader understanding of Hispanic cultures. Culturally-based topics are the focus of readings and class discussions. Class instruction conducted in Spanish.
SPAN 3 Intermediate Spanish
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 72
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 2
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Further development of communicative proficiency in Spanish. Further study and review of grammar. Increasing emphasis on reading and writing as tools in exploring Hispanic civilization.
SPAN 4 Continuing Intermediate Spanish
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture: 72
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 210
Increased proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Review of grammar and increased vocabulary building. Readings and discussions on Hispanic cultural topics. Introduction to Hispanic literature.
SPAN 30 Spanish Composition: Exploring U.S. Latino Topics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 3 or SPAN 2S or Instructor Approval
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Develop and practice written standard Spanish. Attention is paid to using appropriate vocabulary, syntactical structures, and stylistic patterns. Emphasis on effective and nuanced written communication based on current US-Latino issues and other relevant topics.
SPAN 50 Spanish of the Barrio: A Socio-linguistic Perspective
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Advisory
- Ability to understand basic conversational Spanish
Study of the variation of Spanish spoken in communities in Los Angeles. Takes into account the historical development of the dialect and its socio-linguistic implications, particularly in regards to Chicano and Mexican-American identity. The course draws examples from well-known literary works, plays, movies, and music.
SPAN 53 Conversational Spanish
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 2
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Development of intermediate Spanish conversational skills. Emphasis on collaborative activities and practical use of the language. Extensive exposure to Hispanic culture. Grammar is presented in context.
SPAN 54 Continuing Conversational Spanish
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 53
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Development of advanced Spanish conversational skills. Emphasis on collaborative activities and practical use of the language. Extensive exposure to Hispanic culture. Grammar is presented in context.
SPAN 60 Latin American Culture Through Cinema
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introductory study of Latin American culture through film from the 20th Century to the present. The course will explore history, literature, art, music, geography, culture, customs, and traditions of Latin America through film. Lectures and class discussions conducted in English. All films with English subtitles.