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 CSU transferable coursework.
- 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 State University General Education (CSU GE) Breadth pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. For more information, refer to the catalog section, “Certificate of Achievement” under Graduation, Certificates, and Degree Requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Select Option 1 or Option 2; Plus List A | 21-23 | |
| Option 1: Spanish for Bilinguals | ||
| SPANISH FOR BILINGUALS I | ||
| SPANISH FOR BILINGUALS II | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE FOR BILINGUALS | ||
| INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND WRITING ON SPANISH CULTURE | ||
or SPAN 226 | INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND WRITING ON LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE | |
| Option 2: Spanish for Non-Native Speakers | ||
| ELEMENTARY SPANISH I | ||
| ELEMENTARY SPANISH II | ||
| INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I | ||
| INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II | ||
| List A | ||
| Select one of the following to complete the Spanish ADT: | ||
| 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 I | ||
| MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II | ||
| MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II | ||
| CULTURES OF MEXICO | ||
| MEXICAN AND MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURES IN THE UNITED STATES | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO CHICANA AND CHICANO STUDIES | ||
| Total Units | 21-23 | |
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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.
Note: Students scoring a 3 or higher on the Spanish Language or Spanish Literature Advanced Placement Examination should consult with a counselor before enrolling in any Spanish (SPAN) courses.