Modern Languages - Spanish

Spanish Program Certificate of Achievement

The Spanish Program offers beginning classes for Spanish speakers, and for non-Spanish speakers.

Spanish 101 is the Spanish class for beginners, and it is designed for non-Spanish speakers. Spanish 102 is the continuation level. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Spanish 111 is the beginning class for Spanish speakers. This beginning class, conducted primarily in Spanish, is designed for students already able to understand and speak the language. Spanish 112 is the continuation level. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Spanish 201 is the third Spanish level, and its requisite is either Spanish 102 or Spanish 112. This course, conducted primarily in Spanish, provides a review and in-depth study of grammatical concepts. Reading and interpretation of literary works by Hispanic writers and guided and original compositions are included. This course will further develop the appreciation of cultural diversity. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Spanish 202 is the fourth Spanish level. This course, conducted primarily in Spanish, provides a review and in-depth study of grammatical concepts. Reading and interpretation of literary works by Latin American and Spanish writers, and guided and original compositions are included. This course provides further practice in the discussion and presentation of current cultural topics through literature. This class will further develop the appreciation of cultural diversity and is recommended for all Spanish majors. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

SPAN 245 Intro Chicano/Mexican American Culture. This course is a study of the culture of the Chicano/Mexican American student. It analyzes the family, religious institutions, contributions, advancements, and problems of the Chicano/Chicana in the United States and aids students in achieving self-identification and understanding their relationship to their own community. This course, conducted in English, develops insight into the special nature of Chicano/Chicana culture for those outside that culture. It is open to all Spanish speaking and non-Spanish speaking students. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

SPAN 260 Frida Kahlo & Mexican Muralists. This course is an introduction to the artwork, life and politics of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and other muralists through a cultural, literary, political, and social approach. The course also provides skills to students to further develop their basic understanding on culture, religion, mestizaje, machismo, literature, geography, and ideas and customs of Mexican society during late 1800s through mid 1900s. In addition, students will be able to improve their writing and critical thinking skills. No previous knowledge of the subject is required. The course is taught in English.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN SPANISH FOR TRANSFER:

Required Core Courses (19 Units) Units

SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish 

Or

SPAN 111 Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers

 5

SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish 

Or

SPAN 112 Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers

 5
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish 5
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish 4
Elective Courses: Select One (3 Units) Units
SPAN 245 Intro Chicano/Mexican American Culture 3
SPAN 260 Frida Kahlo & Mexican Muralists 3
Total Units for the Major: 22

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN SPANISH FOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:

* Complete the following (1) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units (2) The California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern (3) A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district (4) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (5) Earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

* “This is an unofficial transcription - See Cerritos College Catalog for official document.”

Fulltime Spanish Faculty: Our offices are located in the Liberal Arts building (LA)

Professor: Froylan Cabuto
Office: LA 259
Tel: (562) 860-2451 ext. 2825
E-Mail: fcabuto@cerritos.edu

Professor: Dr. Jose Flores
Office: LA 242
Tel: (562) 860-2451  
E-Mail: joseflores@cerritos.edu

Professor: Claudia Huesca
Office: LA 242
Tel: (562) 860-2451  
E-Mail: chuesca@cerritos.edu

Professor: Maria Ugalde, Modern Language Department Chair
Office: LA 247
Tel: (562) 860-2451 ext. 2850
E-Mail: mugalde@cerritos.edu