10 courses with the subject SPA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SPA 101INTRODUCTORY SPANISH I4
This course provides an introduction to Spanish. Topics include the development of basic communication skills and the acquisition of basic knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking areas.
This continuation course includes the development of basic communication skills and the acquisition of basic knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking areas.
SPA 101 or equivalent placement via the testing/counseling process.
SPA 111** Elementary Spanish I 3 0 03
Course Offering Availability: Fall, Spring and at the discretion of the Dean This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
Course Offering Availability: Fall, Spring and at the discretion of the dean. This course is a continuation of SPA 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate further cultural awareness. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
Spanish speaking fluency, or permission from instructor
SPA 120Spanish for the Workplace 3 0 03
Course Offering Availability: Course offered at discretion of Dean This course offers applied Spanish for the workplace to facilitate basic communication with people whose native language is Spanish. Emphasis is placed on oral communication and career-specific vocabulary that targets health, business, and/or public service professions. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate at a functional level with native speakers and demonstrate cultural sensitivity. SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I 3 0 0 3 Course Offering Availability: Course offered at discretion of Dean This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II 3 0 0 3 Course Offering Availability: Course offered at discretion of Dean This course provides a continuation of SPA 211. Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate spontaneously and accurately with increasing complexity and sophistication. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. SST 110 Intro to Sustainability 3 0 0 3 Course Offering Availability: Fall This course introduces sustainability issues and individual contributions toward environmental sustainability. Topics include management processes needed to maximize renewable/non-renewable energy resources, economics of sustainability, and reduction of environmental impacts. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss sustainability practices and demonstrate an understanding of their effectiveness and impacts. 318 2012-2013 VGCC Catalog
Course Offering Availability: Course offered at the discretion of the Dean This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
Course Offering Availability: Course offered at the discretion of the Dean This course provides a continuation of SPA 211. Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate spontaneously and accurately with increasing complexity and sophistication. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.