Spanish

Spanish

The Spanish language reflects the rich and diverse cultures of countries around the world: Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Honduras, Paraguay, Guatemala, Panama, Venezuela, Uruguay, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Morocco and the Philippines. Spanish ranks fourth among the languages of the world and is the native language of over 360 million people. It is also the second major language in the United States, with over 30 million speakers.

The great contributions of Spanish-speaking writers such as Cervantes, Villalobos, Neruda, Garcia-Lorca, Garcia Marquez, Vargas Llosa, Paz, Arenas, Cortazar and artists such as Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, Murillo, Picasso, Dali, Gaudi, Miró, Orozco and Rivera have greatly enriched world culture. Why study Spanish? San Diego's proximity to Mexico and our large Spanish speaking population make Spanish an essential tool for regional business and education.

 

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Why Study Spanish?

Grossmont's Spanish for the Native Speaker classes offer students the opportunity to improve their Spanish language skills.

 

Subject & Number	Title	Units
Spanish 120	Introductory Spanish I	5
Spanish 121	Introductory Spanish II	5
Spanish 122	Spanish for the Native Speaker I	5
Spanish 123	Spanish for the Native Speaker II	5
Spanish 141	Spanish and Latin American Cultures (English)	3
Spanish 145	Hispanic Civilizations	3
Spanish 160 A/B/C	Basic Spanish For Public Safety Personnel	1
Spanish 170 A/B/C	Basic Spanish For Health Personnel	1
Spanish 196 A/B/C	Community Service Learning Experience (CSLE)	1-3
Spanish 220	Intermediate Spanish III	5
Spanish 221	Advanced Spanish IV	5
Spanish 250/251	Conversational Spanish I & II	3
Spanish 199	Special Studies/Projects	1-3
Spanish 299	Selected Topics	1-5