World Languages - Spanish
12 courses · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Spring 2026
SPAN 001 First Semester Spanish
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 100
Introduces the fundamental elements of the language (listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture) with emphasis on language production, grammar, syntax, acquisition of a practical vocabulary, and exposure to Spanish-speaking cultures. The Spanish (Castilian) language has been a key instrument of imperialism. We will explore accompanying issues of power as they relate to race, ethnicity, class, gender, and language. Note: Not open for credit to students who have had two or more years of high school Spanish with a minimum grade of C within the last 3 years or to students who have completed SPAN 001S or SPAN 031 and/or 032 or SPAN 061M and/or 062M.
SPAN 002 Second Semester Spanish
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 001 (First Semester Spanish) or Two years of high school Spanish with a minimum grade of C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 110
Following SPAN 001, students continue to explore the fundamentals of Spanish (listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture) with increased emphasis on writing and continued stress on language production, pronunciation, grammar, syntax, acquisition of a practical vocabulary through authentic language in cultural contexts. The Spanish (Castilian) language has been a key instrument of imperialism. We will explore accompanying issues of power as they relate to race, ethnicity, class, gender, and language. Not open to students who have completed SPAN 033 and/or SPAN 034
SPAN 003 Third Semester Spanish
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 002 (Second Semester Spanish) or Three years of high school Spanish with a minimum grade of C.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 200
A continuation of SPAN 001 and 002, this course focuses on language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing. It also explores various cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and promotes growth in cultural responsiveness while encouraging intermediate-level linguistic proficiency. The Spanish (Castilian) language has been a key instrument of imperialism. We will explore accompanying issues of power as they relate to race, ethnicity, class, gender, and language. This course is taught in Spanish.
SPAN 004 Fourth Semester Spanish
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 003 (Third Semester Spanish) or Four years of high school Spanish with a minimum grade of C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SPAN 210
This course provides a general review of the Spanish language, as presented in SPAN 001, SPAN 002, and SPAN 003, and introduces students to cultural materials--poetry, short stories, documentaries, interviews, etc.--to focus on continued language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing in authentic contexts. The course explores the cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world and promotes growth in cultural responsiveness while encouraging intermediate-level linguistic proficiency. This course is taught in Spanish. The Spanish (Castilian) language has been a key instrument of imperialism. We will explore accompanying issues of power as they relate to race, ethnicity, class, gender, and language.
SPAN 011 Conversational Spanish
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 002 (Second Semester Spanish)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
SPAN 011 is a skills course that synthesizes and applies the linguistic elements presented in SPAN 001 and SPAN 002 (i.e., grammar, vocabulary, etc.) so that students can practice them in oral language production. Selected short cultural readings, grammatical concepts, and specific thematic vocabulary may be reviewed briefly to generate and facilitate oral communication. However, the emphasis of this course primarily is on building oral proficiency within authentic cultural contexts at the intermediate level. The Spanish (Castilian) language has been a key instrument of imperialism. We will explore accompanying issues of power as they relate to race, ethnicity, class, gender, and language.
SPAN 070 Spanish for the Professions
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 004 (Fourth Semester Spanish)
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is geared towards high-intermediate and advanced Spanish/English-speaking students who wish to develop their communication skills and cultural knowledge in order to apply these to community work environments. The focus will be on Spanish/English vocabulary-building; Spanish grammar review for applied work situations; analysis of linguistic and cultural differences among Spanish-speaking communities; problem-solving potential challenges and finding solutions for successful bilingual language use.
SPAN 071 Introduction to Spanish/English Community Interpreting
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 004 (Fourth Semester Spanish)
An overview of interpreting within healthcare, human services, education, and other community settings. This course will present state and national standards, ethics, protocols, skill sets, vocabulary, and linguistic requirements for various interpreting environments.
SPAN 101 Cross Age Teaching in Spanish
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 002 (Second Semester Spanish)
This class gives students the opportunity to teach basic Spanish weekly in two local elementary schools. Students will participate in weekly seminars and explore how children learn and develop understanding in Spanish. Working with a peer partner or partners, students will prepare lesson plans and develop curriculum. Students will work in elementary school classes in Solano County to provide language instruction based on the developed lesson plans. The Spanish (Castilian) language has been a key instrument of imperialism. We will explore accompanying issues of power as they relate to race, ethnicity, class, gender, and language.
SPAN 175 Spanish/English Communication Experience Seminar
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 18 contact hours total
- Corequisite
- OCED 091 (General Work Experience) 1 unit required and SPAN 071 (Introduction to Spanish/English Community Interpreting)
An advanced examination of bilingual communication skills in the workplace. Exercises in problem-solving with case studies, video observations, and specific examples. Concurrent enrollment in a 1-unit OCED 091 course required in an approved community service setting.
SPAN 181 Fundamentals of Healthcare Interpreting
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 004 (Fourth Semester Spanish)
Bilingual individuals will further develop their knowledge and skills for effective language interpretation in healthcare settings. The course will focus on the roles, ethical responsibilities, and protocols that healthcare interpreters must assume, and it will provide basic dual-language knowledge of common medical conditions, treatments, and procedures. Students will continue to explore cultural and linguistic nuances that affect communication exchanges.
SPAN 182 Skill-Building Practices for Spanish/English Healthcare Interpreting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- SPAN 181 (Fundamentals of Healthcare Interpreting)
In this course, students will observe and analyze healthcare interpreting encounters, and practice the three modes extensively: consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation. Students will participate in role-playing scenarios, and offer and receive critiques for improvement. The course focus will be on more advanced specialized healthcare service areas, such as genetics, mental health, men’s health, women’s health, children’s health, and death and dying. Continued practice of language skills and cultural awareness.
SPAN 185 Spanish/English Healthcare Interpreting Experience Seminar
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 18 contact hours total
- Corequisite
- OCED 090 (Occupational Work Experience) 1 unit required and SPAN 182 (Skill-Building Practices for Spanish/English Healthcare Interpreting)
An examination of advanced interpreting skills in the areas of healthcare environments and situations, using the three modes of interpreting, vocabulary usage, command of communicative strategies, navigating cultural issues in the context of differing values, beliefs and regional language. Exercises in problem-solving with case studies, video observations, and specific examples. Concurrent enrollment in a 1-unit OCED 090 course required in an approved healthcare setting.