ARBC 111 Elementary Arabic I (3 units)

The first of a two-course sequence in basic elementary Arabic, equivalent to the first semester of the first year of High School language other than English. Conversation in the language, dictation, reading and study of the fundamentals of grammar; simple oral and written exercises; an introduction to Arabic culture in fragments of literary texts.

ARBC 112 Elementary Arabic II (3 units)

The second of a two-course sequence in basic elementary Arabic. Conversation in the language, dictation, reading and study of the fundamentals of grammar, simple oral and written exercises related to culture, and an introduction to Arabic culture. Equivalent to the second semester of the first year of the High School language other than English requirement.

ASL 100 American Sign Language I (5 units)

A beginning course designed to introduce students to the visual-gestural richness of American Sign Language as it is used within the Deaf culture. Introduces students to ASL’s basic structure and vocabulary while developing students’ expressive skills and understanding of fingerspelling and basic conversational strategies. Provides an introduction to the Deaf community and culture. This course is equivalent to the first year of the High School language other than English requirement.

ASL 110 American Sign Language II (5 units)

A continuation of ASL 100, designed to enhance proficiency in ASL usage. Develops conversational skills with an increased emphasis on visual receptive and visual expressive skills required for learning advanced vocabulary, grammar, non-manual behaviors, and fingerspelling. Creates awareness of Deaf culture through the study of the history of ASL, the cultural dynamics of the Deaf community, and the cultural customs of communication. This course is equivalent to the second semester of the first year of the High School language other than English requirement.

ASL 111 American Sign Language IA (3 units)

A basic course in American Sign Language with focus on everyday communication. Topics center around personal information and the immediate environment, including introducing oneself, exchanging personal information and communicating about surroundings and home. Grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. Students rehearse conversation strategies for getting attention, asking for clarification, and correcting information to minimize misunderstanding. This course is equivalent to the first semester of the first year of High School language other than English requirement.

ASL 112 American Sign Language IB (3 units)

Continuation of ASL 111 with a more extensive focus on everyday communication, including talking about family, everyday activities and storytelling. Review and expansion of functions and grammar introduced in ASL 111. This course is equivalent to the second semester of the first year of the High School language other than English requirement.

CHIN 111 Elementary Chinese I (3 units)

The first course of a basic two-course sequence covering the same course materials as a university-level first semester Mandarin Chinese course. Students will acquire the ability to understand, speak, read, and write elementary Mandarin Chinese and will learn about the customs, culture and history of the Chinese world. A college-level-course equivalent to the first semester of high school foreign language.

CHIN 112 Elementary Chinese II (3 units)

Second course of a basic two-course sequence covering the same course materials as a university-level first semester Mandarin Chinese course, equivalent to the first year of High School foreign language. Students will further their ability to understand, speak, read, and write elementary Mandarin Chinese and their knowledge of the customs, culture and history of the Chinese world.

CHIN 121 Advanced Elementary Chinese I (3 units)

Continuing development of students’ communicative competence through the study of grammar, acquisition of new vocabulary, and practice of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Content-appropriate social and cultural information will be presented to promote the students’ understanding of the Mandarin Chinese-speaking world.This course is equivalent to the first semester of the second year of High School foreign language.

CHIN 122 Advanced Elementary Chinese II (3 units)

The continued development of students’ communicative competence through the study of grammar, acquisition of new vocabulary, and practice of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Content-appropriate social and cultural information will be presented to promote the students’ understanding of the Mandarin Chinese-speaking world. This course completes the second semester of the second year of High School foreign language.

FILI 110 Elementary Filipino (5 units)

Filipino grammar, composition, and reading at the beginning level. Practice in speaking and understanding Filipino. Introduction to the history, grammar, sentence structure, idioms, and cultural aspects naturally intertwined with the language; introduction to honorifics, formal second person singular form, respect particles, and everyday greetings and formularies indicating politeness and respect for the persons addressed. This course is conducted primarily in Filipino. It is equivalent to the first year of High School language other than English requirement.

FILI 120 Advanced Elementary Filipino (5 units)

A continuation of FILI 110 or FILI 112, for students who can use Filipino to communicate about the “here and now” and relate a simple story in the past. Students practice and develop further communicative competence in written and spoken Filipino for use in a variety of social contexts and settings. Readings are used as the basis of classroom discussions. Cultural aspects of the Filipino-speaking-world are emphasized. The course is conducted primarily in Filipino. This course is equivalent to the second year of High School foreign language.

SPAN 110 Elementary Spanish (5 units)

Spanish structures and active vocabulary based on oral and written pattern drills. Conversation based on short dialogues containing only structures already practiced. Cultural content is the context for every single assignment and activity that permeates the grammar and vocabulary lessons. A college-level course equivalent to the first year of High School foreign language.

SPAN 111 Elementary Spanish I (3 units)

The first course in a two-semester sequence covering the same course materials as SPAN 110. This course is equivalent to the first semester of the first year of High School foreign Language.

SPAN 112 Elementary Spanish II (3 units)

The second course in a two-semester sequence covering the same course materials as SPAN 110. This course is equivalent to the second semester of the first year of High School Foreign Language.

SPAN 120 Advanced Elementary Spanish (5 units)

Students practice and develop further communicative competence in written and spoken Spanish for use in a variety of social and cultural contexts and settings. Cultural Readings are used as the basis of classroom discussions. Cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking-world are emphasized. The course is conducted primarily in Spanish. It is equivalent to the second year of High School foreign language.

SPAN 130 Intermediate Spanish (4 units)

Practice of conversation and composition; review of grammar; reading and discussion of Spanish and Latin-American literature and culture. This course will be taught in Spanish.

SPAN 140 Advanced Intermediate Spanish (4 units)

Advanced intermediate Spanish offers further practice of conversation and composition based on class readings of works of modern Spanish and Latin American authors; review of grammar; collateral reading of Latin American literature.

SPAN 160 Readings in Literature in Spanish (5 units)

Study of the literary trends and some of the best novels, poetry, and short stories that exemplify Spanish American literature of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Students will become familiar with the cultural, sociological, historical, and political framework of the time the stories discussed take place; and analyze the concerns that the writings approach. Consequently, this course shows how the literature reflects the fantastic reality of the Spanish American world. Cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking-world are highlighted.

SPAN 220 Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (5 units)

Designed for students who speak and understand basic Spanish because of life experience, but who also need practice in reading and writing Spanish and want to improve their knowledge/command of grammar and other linguistic features. Students practice and develop improved communicative competence in written and spoken Spanish for use in a variety of social contexts, settings, and registers. Readings are used as the basis of classroom discussions and writing practice. Cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world are emphasized. The course is conducted primarily in Spanish.

SPAN 230 Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (5 units)

Designed primarily for Spanish speaking students who are comfortable with oral communication. This course includes vocabulary development, spelling and accents, registers, dialectal variation, cultural readings and introduction to Spanish language literature of South America. Students expand on their own experience and values, and develop an appreciation of the diversity of the various Latino cultures and their influence in the US. Class is conducted entirely in Spanish.

SPAN 695 Independent Study in Spanish (0.5- 3 units)

Designed for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge via self-paced, individualized instruction provided in selected areas or directed study to be arranged with instructor and approved by the division dean using the Independent Study Form. Varying modes of instruction can be used -- laboratory, research, skill development, etc. For each unit earned, students are required to devote three hours per week throughout the semester. Students may take only one Independent Study course within a given discipline.