SPANISH 003 - Intermediate Spanish I

    Recent Professors
    Fernando Oleas
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    SPANISH 002 with a grade of "C" or better or language proficiency equivalent to successful completion of three years of high-school Spanish.
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 6A · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Prerequisite: SPANISH 002 with a grade of "C" or better or language proficiency equivalent to successful completion of three years of high-school Spanish. Students continue their development of their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in communicative contexts focused on the cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. Students improve oral and writing proficiency beyond expressing basic needs of the immediate environment, such as communicating nuanced personal meaning, opinions, recommendations, and discussing complex issues and plans using abstract and conceptual vocabulary. Upon completion of this course, students demonstrate increased awareness of cultural norms and val- ues, increased accuracy in high-frequency structures and vocabulary, and increased fluency in complex discourse. Pre-requisite: Spanish 002 a grade of 'C' or better or language proficiency equivalent to successful completion of three years of high- school Spanish. Placement Advisory: Spanish speakers should enroll in Spanish 035 or 036. Advanced or native Spanish speakers should consult with the depart- ment chair for optimal placement.