2018-2019 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Spanish (AA-DTA) Course Map


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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field and for transfer to a four-year institution. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career.  The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. If you want to change a course on this map you must speak with an advisor to assure you meet all degree requirements. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time.  While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete an Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA)  Degree, you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements.  Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!

Important note about transfer: colleges and universities may change their requirements at any time, so this map is not a guarantee of transfer. You will need to check transfer requirements with your intended four-year school. 

1. College Success


  • Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

2. English Composition I


  • Course purpose: Clear and strategic written communication with others is a central feature of all careers. You will apply rhetorical concepts, analyze text, compose work, and demonstrate information competency which are required if you want to be a teacher or a translator.

3. Research Essentials


  • Course purpose: This course will help you apply research skills and strategies needed to better access information, evaluate it for credibility, and apply it for a variety of purposes in your life.

4. Spanish Course Recommendation


Take one course each quarter until sequence is finished.

  • Course purpose: This course serves a foundational role in the Spanish series. 

  • Course purpose: This course provides the foundational language skills for those students pursuing a Spanish/Latin American degree.  

  • Course purpose: Students at this point should be committed to a career as an interpreter/translator, teacher, or a student seeking to minor in Spanish/Latin American studies. If your career path is education you should also complete Spanish 123 because some education programs and certificates require 3 quarters of a language to fulfill their foreign language requirement.

  • Course purpose: If you are looking to either major or minor in Spanish, and wish to expand your conversational and writing skills, you should take this intermediate-level course. Strong emphasis is made on building oral skills and introducing more sophisticated sources in the target language.

Action Item: Meet with Advisor


Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.

5. Math Course Recommendation


The math course you select will depend on the transfer institution you plan to attend and your math placement.  Your advisor will assist you in selecting the appropriate course(s).

Mathematics Courses   

6. English Composition II


7. Political Science Course Recommendation


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  • Course purpose: This course provides foundational knowledge of government and political ideologies to better understand the political systems of Latin America. If you want to pursue a career as a translator/interpreter, you must have some basic knowledge of the legal system and political process. 

  • Course purpose: In the interpreting/Spanish/teaching profession you will need to have the ability to understand global issues that affect the population you work with or teach about. Students are required to evaluate the actions of global people/persons and how others approach global issues.

8. Public Speaking


  • Course purpose: The ability to gather, select, organize and deliver information to audiences in a variety of contexts is a fundamental skill of language instructors and professionals in the public sphere.

9. Introduction to Statistics


Action Item: Apply for Graduation


Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details. https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/graduation

10. Social Science Course Recommendation


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11. Social Science Course Recommendation


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  • Course purpose: Language teachers work with diverse populations in our society. This course explores universal human rights which will help you understand the communities you will likely work with.  

  • Course purpose: If you are going into Latin American Studies or Spanish you will need to examine the relationship between humans and their environments. This course will serve as a basis for future coursework in cultural, economic, and political studies pertaining to Latin America and Latino communities in the U.S.

  • Course purpose: This Social Science option is for you if seeking a career in teaching/education.

  • Course purpose: Understanding of the social problems that affect the members of the community they serve is important for language professionals. This course will provide foundational knowledge for you to compare and contrast social problems outside of the U.S as you continue your education.

12. Latin American Thought and Culture


13. Natural Science Course Recommendation


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  • Course purpose: This course is a life science that covers scientific methodology and evolution, ecological perspectives, cells, biotechnology, genetics, diversity of life, metabolism and life and reproduction. 

  • Course purpose: This course reviews the relationship of basic chemical concepts to issues in modern society. It is intended for non-science majors.

  • Course purpose: This course introduces mathematical and chemical principles such as problem solving, graphs, calculator use, atomic structure, periodic properties, inorganic nomenclature, the mole, balancing equations and stoichiometry. Non-lab course.

  • Course purpose: The course covers measurements, significant figures, dimensional analysis, and fundamentals of atomic structure, stoichiometry, reactions, gas laws, thermochemistry, and an introduction to solutions. Lab included. 

  • Course purpose: Interpreters/translators, Spanish teachers, or students seeking a degree in Spanish/Latin American studies need to have knowledge of environmental issues that affect Spanish speaking countries and communities culturally, geographically, economically, and politically.

  • Course purpose: This course provides you with perspective on present-day global environmental concerns. Students pursuing a degree in Spanish, Interpreting/translating, or Latin American studies are recommended to take this course. 

14. Natural Science Course Recommendation


Take one natural science course from 13, that you have not completed.

15. English/Education Course Recommendation


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16. Humanities/Sociology/Education Course Recommendation


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  • Course purpose: If you are pursuing a degree in education you are highly recommended to take this course if you plan to get a teacher certification. You will be able to observe and participate under qualified supervision in programs for young children.  

  • Course purpose: This course is recommended for a career in education, interpreting/translating, Spanish, or Latin American Studies. In these professions you will interact with diverse groups of people and need to demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity of those you serve. You will gain awareness and investigate issues surrounding ethnic identities.

  • Course purpose: Teachers need an understanding of systemic issues impacting education today, including sex, gender, race, ethnicity, and social stratification. This course provides a broad overview of the study of society and human interaction.

Total Credits: 90


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