Spanish
10 courses · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
SPAN A160 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- SPAN A185 or SPAN A185H or 3 years of high school Spanish or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 220
This course is designed for students whose primary experience with Spanish has been with their family and/or community, and who have had little to no exposure to Spanish in an academic setting. Course instruction builds upon the students’ existing linguistic skills as well as their cultural heritage and knowledge. Students will improve their proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and develop a heightened awareness of the diversity of Hispanic cultures, as manifested in Spanish-speaking countries and in the United States. This course is conducted in Spanish.
SPAN A165 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- SPAN A160 or 4 years of High School Spanish with a minimum grade of 'C' or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 230
This course is a continuation of Spanish A160. It is designed for students whose primary experience with Spanish has been with their family and/or community, and who have had limited exposure to Spanish in an academic setting. Course instruction builds upon the students’ existing linguistic skills as well as their cultural heritage and knowledge. Students will improve their proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and develop a heightened awareness of the diversity of Hispanic cultures, as manifested in Spanish-speaking countries and in the United States. This course is conducted in Spanish.
SPAN A180 Elementary Spanish 1
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 100
The focus is on development of elementary proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish, with an introduction to cultures related to the Spanish language. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Spanish. Enrollment Limitation: SPAN A180H; students who complete SPAN A180 may not enroll in or receive credit for SPAN A180H.
SPAN A180H Elementary Spanish 1 Honors
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 100
The focus is on development of elementary proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish, with an introduction to cultures related to the Spanish language. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Spanish. Enrollment Limitation: SPAN A180; students who complete SPAN A180H may not enroll in or receive credit for SPAN A180.
SPAN A185 Elementary Spanish 2
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- SPAN A180 or SPAN A180H or completion of two years of high school Spanish with a grade of 'C' or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 110
Continuation of SPAN A180, with further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency, and additional exploration of cultures related to the Spanish language. This course is equivalent to three years of high school Spanish. Enrollment Limitation: SPAN A185H; students who complete SPAN A185 may not enroll in or receive credit for SPAN A185H.
SPAN A185H Elementary Spanish 2 Honors
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- SPAN A180 or SPAN A180H or completion of two years of high school Spanish with a grade of 'C' or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 110
Continuation of SPAN A180H, with further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency, and additional exploration of cultures related to the Spanish language. This course is equivalent to three years of high school Spanish. Enrollment Limitation: SPAN A185; students who complete SPAN A185H may not enroll in or receive credit for SPAN A185.
SPAN A199 Current Topics in Spanish
- Units
- 2-5
- Hours
- 36-90 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in Spanish. Extensive exposure to cultures related to the Spanish language through authentic materials and group discussions on a variety of topics ranging from current events to global issues. Emphasis on cross-cultural understanding.
SPAN A280 Intermediate Spanish 1
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- SPAN A185 or SPAN A185H or completion of three years of high school Spanish with a grade of 'C' or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 200
Continuation of SPAN A185, with further development of language skills at the intermediate level and exploration of cultures related to the Spanish language. Additional emphasis on reading and writing, with an introduction to selected literary works. Enrollment Limitation: SPAN A280H; students who complete SPAN A280 may not enroll in or receive credit for SPAN A280H.
SPAN A280H Intermediate Spanish 1 Honors
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- SPAN A185 or SPAN A185H or completion of three years of high school Spanish with a grade of 'C' or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 200
Continuation of SPAN A185, with further development of language skills at the intermediate level and exploration of cultures related to the Spanish language. Additional emphasis on reading and writing, with an introduction to selected literary works. Enrollment Limitation: SPAN A280; students who complete SPAN A280H may not enroll in or receive credit for SPAN A280.
SPAN A285 Intermediate Spanish 2
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- SPAN A280 or SPAN A280H or completion of four years of high school Spanish with a grade of 'C' or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 210
Continuation of SPAN A280, with further refinement of language skills at the intermediate level and investigation of cultures related to the Spanish language in preparation for higher level specialized work.