Spanish
Spanish is the official language of 22 countries. It is the native tongue of more than 266 million people. Spanish is the fastest growing language in the US, with over 30 million speakers. Spanish is an official language of the E.U., UNESCO, U.N., GATT, ONUDI & U.I.T. and is one of the most important languages in international political meetings. There are more than 16,000 publications, 250 TV channels and 5,000 radio stations in Spanish. Spanish is quickly becoming one of the most frequently used and important languages for business. Speaking Spanish opens you up to a variety of world cultures, from Spain to South America, Central America and the Caribbean. When you visit a Spanish-speaking country, your experience will be inevitably enriched by communicating in the language of its people.
Welcome to LACC's Spanish Program
Spanish Programs
Spanish Associate of Arts for Transfer
The Spanish Associate of Arts for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students to transfer to a university with a major in Spanish, Romance languages, or linguistics. Students develop competency in listening, comprehension, conversation, reading, writing, and culture which will benefit them in a wide variety of career paths and professional advancement.
Spanish Language and Civilization Certificates
We offer two Certificates of Achievement which gives students the opportunity to document their skills in the Spanish language and the knowledge of Spanish-speaking culture. The certificate of achievement is evidence of the student's academic persistence and achievement in the language and cultural studies for employment, and professional advancement.
Spanish Courses
5 Units (Lec 5 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 6A)
Elementary course for students without prior exposure to Spanish. Develops speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills in Spanish at the ACTFL Proficiency Novice-Mid Level and introduces Spanish/ Latin American culture. Corresponds to the first two years of high school Spanish.
5 Units (Lec 5 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 6A)
Prerequisite: SPANISH 001
Continues the development of elementary speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills in Spanish at the ACTFL Proficiency Novice-High Level and furthers understanding of Spanish/Latin American culture.
5 Units (Lec 5 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 3B,6A)
Prerequisite: SPANISH 002
Development of intermediate Spanish in speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills at the ACTFL proficiency Intermediate-Mid Level, and practice interpreting Spanish/Latin American culture.
5 Units (Lec 5 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 3B,6A)
Prerequisite: SPANISH 003
Continues the development of intermediate Spanish in speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills at the ACTFL Proficiency Intermediate-High Level and utilization of knowledge of Spanish / Latin American culture.
3 Units (Lec 3 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SPANISH 002
Develops practical speaking and listening skills in Spanish at the ACTFL Proficiency Intermediate-Low Level, and utilizes culture in spoken communication.
3 Units (Lec 3 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 3B)
Open to all students. Course taught in English. Focuses on the history, culture, traditions, and arts of Spain and its people. The contribution of Spain to world civilization is examined.
3 Units (Lec 3 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 3B)
Open to all students. Course taught in English. Focuses on the history, culture, traditions, and arts of Latin America and its people. The contribution of Latin America to world civilization is examined.
Spanish Professors
Assistant Professor
BA California State University, Los Angeles
MA California State University, Los Angeles
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 Ext 2734
Professor
A.A. Los Angeles City College
B.A. California State University, Los Angeles
B.S. Universidad de Oriente, El Salvador
M.A. California State University, Los Angeles
Email: @email
Phone: (323) 953-4000 Ext. 2735