SPANISH—ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Spanish degree program includes four semesters of the study of Spanish, one of the world’s most influential languages and the fastest growing language in
California. It provides students with the communication skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing, and prepares them to enter the workforce in many
industries where knowledge of Spanish is valuable and imperative. In addition, it highlights the linguistic, literary, artistic, cultural, and historical contributions of the
Spanish speaking world. Courses in this degree program meet the language requirements at many four-year universities, as well as general education and transfer
requirements.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Aurelia Vacaflor at (831) 755-6786, avacaflor@hartnell.edu, D-371
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Spanish program, a student should be able to:
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converse and write in Spanish at the intermediate level with effective use of grammar, vocabulary, comprehensible pronunciation, and syntax on a
range of topics such as personal and family lives, school or work, and current events.
read and understand authentic texts in Spanish such as letters, essays, newspaper articles, poems, and/ or short stories.
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the linguistic, literary, and cultural contributions of the Spanish speaking world.
A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the
Associate Degree. Courses listed below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes, college catalog, or a counselor
for further information.
 REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
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RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select a minimum of 9.0
units from the following:)
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Course No.
SPA-1 or
SPA-1S or
SPA-1X
SPA-2 or
SPA-2S or
SPA-2X
SPA-3 or
SPA-3S
SPA-4 or
SPA-4S
Course Title
Elementary Spanish or
Elementary Spanish Speakers or
Elementary Spanish for Chicano Students
Elementary Spanish or
Elementary Spanish Speakers or
Elementary Spanish for Chicano Students
Intermediate Spanish or
Intermediate Spanish Speakers
Intermediate Spanish or
Intermediate Spanish Speakers
SUBTOTAL UNITS (20.0)
Units
Course No.
Course Title
Units
ANT-10
ANT-20
ETH-1
ETH-2
ETH-3
ETH-4
ETH-5
ETH-6
ETH-12
ECE-53
HIS-10
HIS-49A
HIS-49B
MUS-5
SOC-42
California Indians
Cultures of Mexico
Intro to Ethnic Studies
Chicano Leadership
Chicanos in American Society
Chicano Culture
Chicano Politics and the American Political System
La Chicana
Chicano Cinema
Teaching in a Diverse Society
History of California
Chicano History A
Chicano History B
Ethnic Music
Sociology of Minority Relations
SUBTOTAL UNITS (9.0)
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from
catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Humanities (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a minimum of 3 units
from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
A. Written Composition
B. Communication and Analytical Thinking
Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select a
minimum of 1 unit from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Course No.
Course Title
ENG-1A
MAT-123*
College Reading and Composition
Intermediate Algebra
General Education
Spanish Required Major Courses and Restricted Major Electives
ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
TOTAL UNITS
Units
3.0
5.0
21.0
29.0
10.0
60.0
*Completion of MAT-123 or completion of any math in which MAT-123 is a prerequisite with a “C” or better.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer. Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the
requirements of the four-year university. Information on course equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California (UC) and California
State University (CSU) systems are available online at www.assist.org. Please consult with a Hartnell College counselor to review transfer requirements.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Students intending to transfer should consult a counselor and complete the CSU-GE or IGETC general education pattern as advised.
Students are required to complete the 29 required major units. When completing the general education requirements, they should include a minimum of 9 units from
the list of restricted major electives which are included in the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns.
Total Program Units: 29
IGETC or CSU/GE Units: 34-39
Electives (as needed)
60 units