Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment in their major field of study or advancement within their career. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in transfer-level degree occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce, completion of Title 5 required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at an approved work site, and developing workplace skills and competencies. Learning objectives will be developed between the student, employer, and Work Experience Instructor to best meet the students level of learning. During the semester, the student is required to complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester. Work Experience 633 World Languages The goal of the Department of World Languages is to educate our students to their highest level of linguistic potential, helping them acquire proficiency in the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) so that they develop effective communication, creativity, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. We strive to develop cross-cultural competency by teaching the understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures of countries whose languages students are learning. Degrees Offered A.A.-T. in Spanish A.A. in French Dean Shawn Weinsheink Department Chair Dr. Erica Piedra Phone (916) 558-2918 Email PiedraE@scc.losrios.edu Associate Degrees for Transfer A.A.-T. in Spanish The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree (AA-T) will help students develop proficiency in the following five skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and understanding of the people and culture of the Spanish-speaking countries. It is designed to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students interested in pursuing a Spanish degree in the California State University (CSU) system. Upon successful completion of the degree requirements, students will be guaranteed admission to the CSU system with junior status and will not have to repeat lower division coursework. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop their educational plans because degree options and general education requirements vary for each university. The Associate Degree for Transfer student completion requirements (as stated in SB1440 law): (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The California GE Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Degree Requirements Course Code Course Title Units A minimum of 16 units from the following: 161 A) Sequence for Spanish heritage speakers SPAN 411 Intermediate Spanish (4) SPAN 412 Intermediate Spanish (4) SPAN 413 Spanish for Native Speakers I (4) SPAN 415 Spanish for Native Speakers II (4) B) Sequence for non-Spanish heritage speakers SPAN 401 Elementary Spanish I (4) SPAN 402 Elementary Spanish II (4) SPAN 411 Intermediate Spanish (4) SPAN 412 Intermediate Spanish (4) A minimum of 3 units from the following: 32 ENGLT 335 Latino, Mexican-American, and Chicano Literature (3) ETHNS 341 The Sociology & Psychology of Mexicans and Latinos in the U.S. (3) HIST 373 History of Mexico (3) HIST 375 The History of Modern Latin America and Caribbean (3) SPAN 425 Advanced Reading and Conversation (3) 