Spanish
Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act (SB1440)
Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 01462)
The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) program equips both second-language learners and native speakers to engage with the Spanish-speaking world by establishing a solid foundation in the Spanish language and delving into the history, literatures, arts, cultures, and diaspora of Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula, and other Spanish-speaking territories. Throughout the program, students develop knowledge and skills that are applicable to various liberal arts disciplines. Additionally, they prepare themselves for diverse professions that involve providing services or products to Spanish-speaking communities. Upon successfully completing the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) program, students will possess a strong academic foundation in the field, positioning themselves for advanced studies at the upper division baccalaureate level.
Program Student Learning Outcome
- Initiate, sustain and close a variety of uncomplicated communicative tasks in the target language, and handle social situations in a culturally sensitive and collegial manner.
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Completion of minimum 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable degree applicable courses.
- Minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all transferable coursework, including a minimum "C" grade (or "Pass") required in each course for Cal-GETC.
- Minimum 18 semester or 27 quarter units in major or area of emphasis with a minimum grade of “C” (or “Pass”) for each course in the major.
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
SDSU Note: San Diego State University (SDSU) accepts this ADT for transferring into the Spanish BA major. Check SDSU Transfer Pathways and consult with an academic counselor.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | ||
| SPAN 101 | ELEMENTARY SPANISH I | 5 |
| SPAN 102 | ELEMENTARY SPANISH II | 5 |
| SPAN 201 | INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I | 5 |
| SPAN 202 | INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II | 5 |
| List A 1 | ||
| Select 1 course (3-4 units minimum): | 3-4 | |
| INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND WRITING ON SPANISH CULTURE | ||
| INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND WRITING ON LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE | ||
| LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE | ||
| CHICANO LITERATURE | ||
| LITERATURE OF THE U.S. - MEXICO BORDERLANDS AND BAJA CALIFORNIA | ||
| MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I | ||
| MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II | ||
| CULTURES OF MEXICO | ||
| MEXICAN AND MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURES IN THE UNITED STATES | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CHICANA AND CHICANO STUDIES | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES | ||
| Total Units | 23-24 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish for Bilinguals Required Core (bilingual students must take the following courses): 2 | ||
| SPAN 215 | SPANISH FOR BILINGUALS I | 5 |
| SPAN 216 | SPANISH FOR BILINGUALS II | 5 |
| SPAN 221 | INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE FOR BILINGUALS | 5 |
| SPAN 225 | INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND WRITING ON SPANISH CULTURE | 3 |
| or SPAN 226 | INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND WRITING ON LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE | |
| Select 1 course from List A above (3-4 units minimum): | 3-4 | |
| Total Units | 21-22 | |
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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 Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.
1 If a student places out of any course and is not awarded units for that course, the student will have to take additional units to compensate for the course/units needed in the major. Course substitutions are made at the discretion of the Spanish faculty. Suggested substitutions are courses in List A in the program and/or additional suggested substitutions are PORT 101, 102, or FREN 101, 102, 201, 202, or ITAL 101, 102, 201, 202.
If a student has earned a 3 or higher on any Spanish and/or Literature External Exam (AP, IB), please consult with a counselor before taking any classes for the Spanish ADT, especially if university transfer is a goal.
2 Students who grew up in a Spanish-speaking household or can comfortably hold a conversation with a native speaker should enroll in Spanish for Bilinguals courses and consult with an academic counselor for guidance.