This course is part of a sequence designed to provide introductory experiences in Spanish, including pronunciation, aural comprehension, oral and written communication, word usage and vocabulary, reading of prose, and elementary principles of grammar. Special emphasis will be given to development of oral and aural skills through the use of communicative activities. Cultural material will be presented to develop interest, understanding, and appreciation for the lifestyle of the Hispanic people. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Spanish. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: SPAN 1.

This course is designed to provide the student with further skill development in Spanish, including pronunciation, aural comprehension, oral and written communication, word usage and vocabulary, reading of prose and elementary principles of grammar. The language laboratory will be used in order to continue the development of oral and aural skills in the language. More advanced cultural material is presented to further develop the interest, knowledge and appreciation for the peoples of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisites: SPAN V01 or 2 years of high school Spanish with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Field trips may be required. Formerly: SPAN 2. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with basic communication skills in Japanese. Emphasis is on listening, speaking, reading and writing Japanese. Study of basic grammatical principles and Japanese pronunciation are also emphasized. Students are introduced to the use of Japanese characters. The history and culture of the Japanese people will be discussed. Web-based resources will be used to supplement classroom instruction. This course is equivalent to two years of high school Japanese. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: JAPN 1.