2012-2013 Catalog (all pages) - Ohlone College

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES 233
SPAN-101B Elementary Spanish
90.00 hrs lecture, 18.00 hrs lab
Units: 5.00
Prerequisite: SPAN-101A or two years high school Spanish, or
permission from instructor
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish
grammar through the development of speaking, reading,
writing, and listening skills. Course material is presented within
the cultural context of Spanish-speaking countries. It is a
continuation of SPAN-101A studies. (GR)
SPAN-102A Intermediate Spanish
90.00 hrs lecture, 18.00 hrs lab
Units: 5.00
Prerequisite: SPAN-101B or three years of high school Spanish
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
This course is the first half of Intermediate Spanish and a
continuation of the SPAN-101 series. The course includes a
more in-depth review of grammar, composition, development
of conversation skills through an introduction to Spanish and
Latin-American literature. Readings include short stories,
essays, dramas, poetry, and journalism articles in Spanish.
(GR)
SPAN-102B Intermediate Spanish
90.00 hrs lecture, 18.00 hrs lab
Units: 5.00
Prerequisite: SPAN-102A
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
This course is the second half of Intermediate Spanish and a
continuation of SPAN-102A. The course continues with a more
in-depth review of advanced grammar, composition, and
development of conversation skills through an introduction to
Spanish and Latin-American literature. Readings include short
stories, essays, dramas, poetry, and journalism articles in
Spanish. (GR)
SPAN-121A Beginning Conversational Spanish
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course teaches essentials in Spanish conversation leading
to the development of oral use of the Spanish language in
everyday situations. Students will experience extensive oral
practice of the language as well as essential grammatical
fundamentals. (GC)
SPAN-121B Beginning Conversational Spanish
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: SPAN-121A or two years of high school Spanish
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course continues teaching the essentials in Spanish
conversation leading to the development of oral use of the
Spanish language in everyday situations. Students will
experience extensive oral practice of the language as well as
essential grammatical fundamentals. (GC)
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SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
SPCH-101
SPCH-102
SPCH-103
SPCH-104
SPCH-105
SPCH-106
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Division: Language and Communication
Introduction to Public Speaking
54.00 hrs lecture, 18.00 hrs lab
Units: 3.00
Advisory: ENGL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
Practice public speaking through delivery techniques,
organizing an outline and applying research methodology to
support speech topic. (GR)
Small Group Communication/Critical Thinking
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
Enhance small group communication and team building
through the study of theories, concepts, and practices of
effective group decision making and problem solving.
Emphasis on logical reasoning and the evaluation of evidence.
(GR)
Interpersonal Communication
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
Study and practice the principles of relational communication
in intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships at home and
work. (GR)
Critical Thinking/Persuasion
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL-151B
Advisory: ENGL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
Learn persuasive techniques and develop critical thinking skills
necessary to evaluate personal and public messages. Emphasis
on logical reasoning, evaluation of evidence, and the
development of a persuasive message. (GR)
Intercultural Communication
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
Study the diversity of styles of verbal and nonverbal
communication in different cultures. Emphasis on
communicating effectively across cultures. (GR)
Critical Thinking/Argumentation and Debate
54.00 hrs lecture, 18.00 hrs lab
Units: 3.00
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL-101A
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
Develop critical thinking through oral
advocacy and debate. Emphasis on
both written and oral arguments based
on logic and reasoning. (GR) C-ID
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2012-2013 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG