Spanish, AA with Designation

Additional information available on the Foreign Languages Department website.

Recommended basic skills courses are

• CCR 092  
• MAT 050  

PPCC’s world language programs are built around the standards put forth by The American Council on the Teaching of World Languages (ACTFL). ACTFL establishes a framework guiding the standards of world language study. When you study Spanish, you will communicate with others in Spanish, both in and out of the classroom. You will learn about and experience other cultures, make connections between your target language and other disciplines, make comparisons between your native culture/language and the target language and culture; and become active in communities of the language you are learning. The AA degree with designation in Spanish includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado and will prepare you for continued study at a four-year college/university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts (BA degree) in Spanish or any other discipline. An AA degree with designation in Spanish may be a good beginning to any four-year degree as it is a valuable enhancement to any Bachelor’s degree program. All four-year universities in Colorado now have a minimum world language requirement as part of admission. World language study is compatible with all other disciplines, especially law enforcement, health professions, education, social and behavioral sciences, business, journalism and art history.

Students considering a major in a world language should be aware that first-year language courses do not count toward credit-hour requirements for a major or minor in most four-year institutions.

Students may follow the degree with designation in Spanish or transfer guide in Spanish to a particular four-year college/university. Consult your Faculty Advisor to assist you in determining the best pathway for you. Please note that the degree tracks in Spanish for the Professions and Spanish with Secondary Teaching Licensure have different requirements and are not included in this agreement.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Spanish program, students should be able to:

• Develop a central message
• Employ language that enhances the presentation
• Incorporate language that is appropriate to the audience
• Demonstrate performance skills, (posture, gesture, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness) to share content with or present to a particular audience for a specific occasion and purpose (execute delivery)

Content criteria, competencies, and student learning outcomes associated with the general education courses required for this degree can be found on the Colorado Department of Higher Education website.

Full list of requirements can be found at Associate of Arts Degrees, AA .