This is a writing course that emphasizes critical reading, expository and argumentative writing, and mastery of library research techniques. It includes instruction and practice in critical thinking; analytical reading and evaluation of written work, including at least one book-length work of significant literature; and communicating and supporting ideas in organized, coherent essays. Students are required to write a minimum of 5000 formal words, including a research project, based on essays, literature read in class, personal experience, and college-level research. Prerequisites: ENGL V02 or placement as measured by the college assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: ENGL 1A.

This course examines the historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education for children birth through age eight. It explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. It identifies and explores teacher-child relationships, professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. Also introduced are best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective teaching strategies for young children including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: ENGL V02. Transfer credit: CSU.

This course focuses on developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for young children birth through age eight. It explores teaching strategies and curriculum development based on theoretical frameworks, observation, and assessment. Emphasis is on the teacher’s role in supporting development and learning across the curriculum, including all content areas. Students will use knowledge of children’s development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curriculum in all content areas to support children’s development and learning integrated throughout indoor and outdoor settings. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: CD V62, ENGL V02. Transfer credit: CSU.

Introduction to Spanish/English medical interpreting. Designed to teach students to interpret in a medical context using consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation. Includes interpreting in a medical setting, pronunciation of Spanish and English names and medical terms, Spanish and English medical terminology, bi-cultural medical communication and regional dialects, scenarios that an interpreter encounters while on the job. Addresses patient/provider communication, cultural interference, interpreter code of ethics and the role of the interpreter in the healthcare setting and industry. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: SPAN V04 or SPAN V04S with a grade of C or better. Transfer credit: CSU.

This course is the first in the intermediate sequence for native speakers of Spanish. It is designed to introduce formal Spanish language skills in pronunciation, comprehension, written communication, word usage and vocabulary. Grammatical concepts are introduced and practiced. Special emphasis is given to the development of literacy skills (reading and writing) by reading and discussing introductory level Spanish prose and poetry through basic critical and creative writing activities. The language laboratory is used to expand the students’ formal comprehension and productions skills in Spanish language. Cultural materials and activities are provided to develop an understanding and appreciation for the linguistic and cultural variations of the Spanish speakers. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: SPAN V02 or 3 years of high school Spanish or equivalent with a grade of C or better or placement as measured by the college assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Course Credit Limitation: Credit will not be awarded for both SPAN V03S and SPAN V03; credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of "C" or better or "P". Formerly: SPAN V01S; SPAN V05S; SPAN 1S.

This course is the first in the intermediate sequence for native speakers of Spanish. It is designed to introduce formal Spanish language skills in pronunciation, comprehension, written communication, word usage and vocabulary. Grammatical concepts are introduced and practiced. Special emphasis is given to the development of literacy skills (reading and writing) by reading and discussing introductory level Spanish prose and poetry through basic critical and creative writing activities. The language laboratory is used to expand the students’ formal comprehension and productions skills in Spanish language. Cultural materials and activities are provided to develop an understanding and appreciation for the linguistic and cultural variations of the Spanish speakers. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: SPAN V02 or 3 years of high school Spanish or equivalent with a grade of C or better or placement as measured by the college assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Course Credit Limitation: Credit will not be awarded for both SPAN V03S and SPAN V03; credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of "C" or better or "P". Formerly: SPAN V01S; SPAN V05S; SPAN 1S.