Spanish for Bilinguals

Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: A1490)

Designed for students whose first language is Spanish. Courses for bilinguals are intended to provide instruction for the student seeking enhancement and development of their first language. Students will acquire Spanish literacy skills to enhance their personal, career, and professional opportunities.

Program Student Learning Outcome

  • Able to communicate in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner in professional situations within a Spanish-speaking community.
Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterUnits
SPAN 215 SPANISH FOR BILINGUALS I 5
SPAN 225
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND WRITING ON SPANISH CULTURE
or INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND WRITING ON LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE
3
 Units8
Second Semester
SPAN 216 SPANISH FOR BILINGUALS II 5
SPAN 225
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND WRITING ON SPANISH CULTURE
or INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND WRITING ON LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE
3
 Units8
Third Semester
SPAN 221 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE FOR BILINGUALS 5
 Units5
Fourth Semester
Take 6 units from the following courses 6
INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION: GENERAL BUSINESS
INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION: LEGAL
INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION: MEDICAL
INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION: IMMIGRATION
ADVANCED INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION: LEGAL
 Units6
 Total Units27
*

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Transfer Center. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.

 Note: SDSU and other transfer institutions will not grant credit for graduation for any lower-division courses to students who have graduated from a high school in a Spanish-speaking country.

To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.