of college-level language learning.
Students can also take courses in literature, culture, and Spanish-
language cinema. There are courses for beginners and courses for
those who have learned Spanish in the home.
Beginning-level courses can be taken entirely in the classroom,
or you can take a class partially on-line. Also, you can decide
whether to take the first level course in one semester or over two
semesters, for a less intensive pace. �Espa�ol es suave!
For more information, contact:
James Merrill, Department Chair, jmerrill@vcccd.edu
805-986-5800, ext. 1949
Career Opportunities
B.A. Level
Interpreter
Translator
Foreign Clerk
Foreign Service Officer
Foreign-Exchange
Trader
Faculty
Full-Time
Part-Time
Carmen Eblen
Rene Centeno
Cecilia Milan
Sara Harding-Castillo

Dora Madrigal

Marta Garza-Laird

Sandra Kornuc

George Peraza Spanish
Associate in Arts Degree
Required Courses:

Units
SPAN R103
Intermediate Spanish I
5
SPAN R104
Intermediate Spanish II
5



10
Required Additional Courses:
Units
Complete a minimum of 9 units from the following:
SPAN R101
Elementary Spanish I
5*
SPAN R101A
Elementary Spanish 1A
3*
SPAN R101B
Elementary Spanish 1B
3*
SPAN R102
Elementary Spanish II
5*
SPAN R102A
Elementary Spanish 2A
3*
SPAN R102B
Elementary Spanish 2B
3*
SPAN R105
Native Spanish Speaker 1
5*
SPAN R106
Native Spanish Speaker 2
5*
SPAN R107
Hispanic American Culture
3
SPAN R108
Composition in Spanish
3
SPAN R117
Hispanic-American Literature
3
SPAN R118
Cinema Hispanoamericano
3



9 - 11


Total Required Units
19 - 21
*No more than 5 units of SPAN R101-R106 can be applied to the
major.
Spanish Courses
SPAN R098Short Courses in Spanish
�-10 units
Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula
Special topics designed to inform or update interested persons in
the various disciplines within Spanish. (2)
SPAN R101AElementary Spanish 1A
3 units
3 hours lecture weekly
This is a first semester Spanish course for non-native speakers. It
provides an introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish-
speaking world. This course emphasizes oral communication and
vocabulary development through reading and writing. This course
equals the first half of Spanish R101. Field trips may be required.
(2)
Transfer credit: UC, CSU
SPAN R101BElementary Spanish 1B
3 units
Prerequisites: SPAN R101A or equivalent.
3 hours lecture weekly
Second semester Spanish for non-native speakers. Introduction to
language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world, designed for
students who have had no formal training in Spanish, emphasis on
oral communication and on reading and writing. Basic vocabulary
and grammar are studied, as well as various aspects of the Spanish
Culture. This course is equal to the second half of SPAN R101.
(2)
Transfer credit: UC, CSU
SPAN R101Elementary Spanish I
5 units
5 hours lecture weekly
First year (first semester) Spanish for non-native speakers.
Introduction to language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world,
designed for students who have had no formal training in Spanish;
emphasis on oral communication and on reading and writing. Basic
vocabulary and grammar are studied as well as various aspects of
the Spanish culture. (2)
Transfer credit: UC, CSU (CAN: SPAN SEQ A (SPAN R101 + R102)
SPAN R102Elementary Spanish 2
5 units
Prerequisites: SPAN R101.
5 hours lecture weekly
This is a first year, second semester Spanish course for non-
native speakers. It provides an introduction to the language and
culture of the Spanish-speaking world. The course emphasizes oral
communication and vocabulary development through reading and
writing. Students study basic vocabulary and grammar, as well as
various aspects of the Spanish culture. Field trips may be required.
(2)
Transfer credit: UC, CSU (CAN: SPAN SEQ A (SPAN R101 + R102)
SPAN R103Intermediate Spanish I
5 units
Prerequisites: SPAN R102 or equivalent.
5 hours lecture weekly
Second year (third semester) Spanish for non-native speakers.
Further study of language and culture through reading and listening
to a variety of works; discussion of these works and other topics will
give continued practice and development of oral skills. Vocabulary
growth stressed as well as review and refinement of grammar
principles. (2)
Transfer credit: UC, CSU (CAN: SPAN 8)
SPAN R104Intermediate Spanish II
5 units
Prerequisites: SPAN R103 or equivalent.
5 hours lecture weekly
Second year (fourth semester) Spanish for non-native speakers.
Further study of language and culture through reading and listening
to a variety of works; discussion of these works and other topics will
give continued practice and development of oral skills. Vocabulary
growth stressed as well as review and refinement of grammar
principles. (2)
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 192
OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2008-2009
(1)=Credit/No Credit Only (2)=Credit/No Credit at Students's Option
SPAN R105Native Spanish Speaker I
5 units
5 hours lecture weekly
This is a first semester Spanish course for native Spanish speakers.
Emphasis is on vocabulary expansion and correct usage in speaking
and writing; study of basic principles of grammar is also included.
The comparison of Spanish and English grammar is addressed, as
well as the contrast between standard Spanish and borrowings from
English. Cultural readings are used to promote reading, writing and
conversation. Field trips may be required. (2)
Transfer credit: UC, CSU
SPAN R106Native Spanish Speaker II
5 units
5 hours lecture weekly
This is a language course for native Spanish speakers. The emphasis
in this course is on correct language usage, both in speaking and
writing, vocabulary expansion, and the study of more advanced
grammatical forms such as the perfect tenses of the indicative,
the passive voice and the subjunctive. Cultural readings, short
stories and short novels are used to promote reading, writing and
discussion. Field trips may be required. (2)
Transfer credit: UC, CSU
SPAN R107Hispanic American Culture
3 units
Prerequisites: SPAN R101.
3 hours lecture weekly
Broaden understanding of Hispanic-American culture and
civilizations through art, history, music, customs and traditions,
politics, and economics. Course is designed to maintain and enhance
communicative skills. Course is taught in Spanish. Field trips may
be required. (2)
Transfer credit: UC, CSU
SPAN R117Hispanic American Literature
3 units
Advisory: Advanced knowledge of Spanish reading and writing; SPAN
R104, SPAN R108, or the equivalent is highly recommended.
3 hours lecture weekly
This course provides a survey of Hispanic American Literature from
Pre-Columbian times to the present. It includes representative writers
from each of the major literary periods, as well as a discussion of
literary genres such as poetry, short story, essay and novel. Readings,
written assignments and class discussions will be in Spanish. Field
trips may be required. (2)
Transfer credit: UC, CSU
SPAN R118Cine en Espa�ol
3 units
Advisory: Students should be able to follow lectures and participate
in class discussions in Spanish; all films are in Spanish with English
subtitles. SPAN R103 is highly recommended.
3 hours lecture weekly
Through films from prominent Latin American and Spanish
directors, this course explores cultural identity, historical and
political events, and life in Spanish-speaking countries. Students
view films, participate in group discussions, compare film techniques
and artistic styles, and analyze recurrent themes presented by the
films. The class is conducted in Spanish; the films have English
subtitles. Field trips to local theaters may be required. (2)
Transfer credit: UC, CSU
SPAN R199Directed Studies in Spanish
1-3 units
Prerequisites: A course in the specific field.
Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula
Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of
Spanish on an independent study basis; assigned problems may
involve library and field work with consultation and review in
Spanish with the supervising instructor. Course may be taken two
times.
Transfer credit: CSU