Course Syllabi

A continuation of SPA 101. Basic communication skills with emphasis on oral communication and elementary grammar. Fulfills the second semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.

This course covers basic Spanish language structure and vocabulary, appropriate phrasing, as well as specific acquisition of medical terminology, in a conversational setting.

A continuation of SPA 102 with emphasis on oral communication. Listening and reading comprehension with writing exercises, are integrated to develop and reinforce intermediate speaking skills. Modern-day topics for discussion provide a conversational approach to learning Spanish. Fulfills the third semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.

A continuation of SPA 201 with emphasis on oral communication. The course provides a way to practice Spanish in a communicative context through reading selections on Hispanics' customs and traditions. Writing exercises provide a review of grammar. Fulfills the fourth semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.

Meets the needs of native speakers of Spanish. Students arre exposed to the culture and trad- itions of Spanish-speaking countries. Speaking and writing problems particular to the Spanish- speaking student are continuously treated as an integral part of the course. Fulfills the third semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.

A continuation of SPA 255. Meets the needs of the native speakers. The emphasis is on writing with attention to problems particular to Spanish- speaking students. Students are also exposed to the culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries. Fulfills the fourth semester foreign language requirement at most four-year institutions.

Intermediate-high grammar, reading comprehension, composition and translation, including class conversations, and debates which are integrated to develop and reinforce academic speaking and written skills.

An introduction to the literature of the Chicano writers from the 17th century through the present. The course concentrates on the cultural roots of the Mexican-American and gives the student a better understanding of the ethnic attitudes which have influenced the social, political, and economical history of Mexican-Americans.

Survey of masterpieces and movements in Spanish literature: covers midieval through the present. All coursework is in Spanish.

An introduction to cultural issues, literary and film theory through the study of Hispanic films. It concentrates on the Peninsular Spanish and Latin American productions in order to give the student a better understanding of geographical, historical, and ethnic differences of Hispanics.

Survey of selected literature from Spain and Spanish-America. Study of literature movements include poetry, prose, and drama.

The history of Mexican Americans, covering the Mesoamerican civilizations to the present time.

A broad study of how and why people communicate. Emphasis is on the development of basic skills and understanding in interpersonal communications and rhetorical analysis. Instruction is given in the fundamentals of informative speech, persuasion, group communication, argumentation, rhetorical analysis, and mass communications media.

The development of skills, attitudes, and understandings that aid the individual in various communication situations: person-to-person communication, public speeches, discussions, and report presentations with the special emphasis on the study of the various principles of speech composition, audience analysis, and techniques of public address.

This course provides students with theory and practice of communication as applied to various large and small group contexts.

Exploration of transfer, career, and college success strategies for first-year AWC students.

Development of skills and techniques necessary for basic construction/ industrial maintenance craft skills.

A course in the development of a specific body of knowledge pertaining to established Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Focus is on the practical application and interpretation of appropriate safety and health standards to develop the ability to recognize potential hazardous conditions. Of high priority are the acquisition of a positive attitude for safety and the practical application of standards, specifications, and guidelines to implement safe procedures and practices in the workplace, home, and immediate surroundings.

Focus is on the practical application and interpretation of appropriate safety and health standards relating to roofing systems, construction methods and materials for solar panel installation; this includes an introduction to established Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

A course in the development of a specific body of knowledge pertaining to established Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Focus is on the practical application and interpretation of appropriate safety and health standards to develop the ability to recognize potential hazardous con- ditions.