Associate of Arts - Spanish

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T in Spanish) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Spanish. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T in Spanish) are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions.

The Spanish department offers courses that serve as a basis for broad liberal education, for advanced degrees and further study in languages, linguistics, English Literature, as preparation for a teaching credential, and as supplementary preparation for many professional fields including: emergency services, the legal and medical professions, social work, business, hospitality, information technology, foreign service, public relations, journalism, translation, and interpretation. Training in the Spanish language is widely considered essential preparation for teachers in California's public schools.

Program Learning Outcomes: • Students will demonstrate comprehension by responding appropriately to written and spoken expressions of the target language according to the level of study. • Students will speak and convey information with accuracy and pronunciation acceptable to native-speakers of the language. • Students will express ideas clearly and accurately in writing according to the level of study. • Students will develop and demonstrate ability to value diverse cultural aspects and global awareness. • Students will customize the mode of communication appropriate to the specific audience.