* * Spanish AA * *

DID YOU KNOW THAT...

Spanish is the official language of 300 million people? Spanish is the fourth language in the world? Spanish is of strategic importance in maintaining world peace? Of all the countries in the Western Hemisphere, only seven do not have Spanish as their official language? Millions of people in the United States study Spanish? There are 30 million Spanish-speaking people in the United States and they will soon constitute the largest minority? Total US direct foreign aid abroad to Hispanic countries ranks third? The US has become the fourth largest Spanish-speaking nation in the world? Spanish is the most common language other than English spoken in US households?

PERSONAL GROWTH...

Will be an important acquisition as you study Spanish. You will be able to understand a rich, traditional and interesting Hispanic culture in the United States and abroad. Your Travels in and experience with this multifaceted culture will be meaningful and enjoyable. Your Knowledge will give you new perspectives of the Hispanic people of the world and their contributions to American culture.

CAREERS...

Are many in which Spanish is a key to success. As the world gets technically smaller, there is a demand for closer, more personal communication and understanding among countries in their diplomatic, commercial an cultural exchanges. The ability to communicate effectively in other language is of significant importance. Your knowledge of Spanish will offer opportunities in careers such as:

Foreign Commerce Law Enforcement Communications Travel and Tourism International Relations Diplomatic Corps Import-Export Business Teaching The Arts International Transportation

Social Services Business Arts and Entertainment Clerical and Sales Health Services Overseas Personnel Management The U.S. Government Music Hotel and Restaurants

Spanish Associate in Arts Degree

Core Courses

Units

Spanish 1A Spanish 1B Spanish 2A Spanish 2B Spanish 9 English 22   History 22   Sociology 3   Psychology-Counseling 13     Total

Beginning Spanish....................5 Elementary Spanish..................5 Intermediate Spanish.................4 Advanced Spanish....................4 Colloquium.............................1 Mexican American Latino Literature of the U.S.................3 Introduction to Mexican/America History and Culture..................3 American Cultural and Racial Minorities, or .................3 Multi-cultural Issues in Contemporary America..............3   28

For specific General Education Course, please refer to the section on Graduation requirements in the Catalog.

Total minimum units required........................60

Course Offerings   Spanish 1A Spanish 1B Spanish 2A Spanish 2B Spanish 9 Spanish 50A Spanish 50B Summer Session

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