2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

SPAN V20 - HISPANIC LITERATURE IN
TRANSLATION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to introduce the student to important
novels, short stories, drama, poetry and essays from Latin
America translated into English. Special emphasis will be given to
contemporary authors. Discussion will concentrate on developing
an understanding and appreciation for the essential qualities of
the selected authors and their literary work; the literary trends and
stylistic tendencies reflected in their work; and the manner and extent
to which their literary work reflects the Latin American ethos.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 20. Same as AES V31.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
SPAN V51A - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
SPANISH I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: SPAN V01 or 2 years of high school Spanish or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to give the student with some knowledge
of Spanish further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, discussion groups, role-playing and other activities in
Spanish. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 51A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
SPAN V51B - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
SPANISH II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: SPAN V02 or SPAN V51A or 3 years of high school
Spanish or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to give the intermediate-level student of
Spanish additional oral practice in the language through conversation,
discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities in Spanish. The
course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 51B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
SPAN V70 - SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to meet the needs of those employed
in the medical field. Students will learn essential vocabulary and
phrases in Spanish that will allow them to communicate with patients
in a variety of situations from gathering information to responding
to medical emergencies. Appropriate cultural practices will also be
discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 70. Transfer credit:
CSU.
SPAN V72 - SPANISH FOR THE WORKPLACE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to teach job-related Spanish
communication skills to non-Spanish speakers. The course will focus
on developing work-related vocabulary and communication strategies
to allow the student to communicate on a variety of topics with
Spanish-speaking employees, co-workers and customers.
Field trips may be required.
SPAN V75 - SPANISH FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to meet the needs of those employed in
the field of law enforcement. Students will learn essential vocabulary
and phrases in Spanish that will allow them to communicate with
the public in a variety of situations such as traffic stops, explaining
laws and legal rights, taking reports and responding to emergencies.
Appropriate cultural practices will also be discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 75. Transfer credit:
CSU.
SPAN V79 - SPANISH FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to assist K-12 teachers, para-educators
and office staff in their efforts to communicate with Spanish
speaking students and their parents. Through classroom activities
such as dialogues and role playing, students will learn appropriate
vocabulary, grammar and communication skills in Spanish that will
improve their ability to interact with Spanish speakers. In addition,
Latino cultural perspectives and attitudes toward education will be
discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 79. Transfer credit:
CSU.
SPAN V80 - CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an entry-level course in oral communication in Spanish
that develops novice-level proficiencies in listening comprehension,
oral expression, and vocabulary acquisition. Students imitate native
pronunciation and intonation of Spanish words and phrases through
choral repetition, role playing, guided practice, responding in Spanish
to questions and commands, initiating conversations, conducting
interviews in Spanish, and by carrying out other communicative
tasks used to facilitate language acquisition. Students develop
the ability to use Spanish to conduct friendly conversations, gain
information, and to discuss preferences, daily activities, and other
basic conversational topics.
SPAN V88 - SPANISH WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
SPAN V89 - WORKSHOPS IN SPANISH - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Span
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
SPAN V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN SPANISH - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by a written project proposal approved
by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Span 90. Transfer credit: CSU;
for UC, determined after admission.
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