The Spanish minor (18-24 units) at California Baptist University is designed to provide students with the basic Spanish speaking skills and knowledge needed to complement a broad variety of majors.

Choose one of the following sequences:

This course introduces a consideration of personal worldview, faith, and the discipline of Spanish, including literary studies and writing in Spanish. It is also designed to introduce students to the basic skills necessary for academic success in the discipline of Spanish and to provide students with an overview of the discipline, including requirements of the major and expectations of the professions in which that major may be applied. (1 Units)

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SPA101-A
Ruvalcaba, Noe
09/02/2025 M 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Health Science Campus H154

A study of the fundamentals of the Spanish language. Emphasis is on the ability to write, read, speak, and understand simple Spanish through a variety of activities, both in and out of the classroom, homework assignments, and language lab participation. Must pass with a C- or better to continue in SPA 125. (3 Units)

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SPA115-B
Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L.
09/02/2025 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Building 36 36A1
SPA115-A
Ruvalcaba, Noe
09/02/2025 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM The Village at CBU 100
SPA115-A
Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L.
01/12/2026 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM TBA
SPA115-B
Ruvalcaba, Noe
01/12/2026 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM TBA

Completion of the fundamentals of the Spanish language with emphasis upon correct pronunciation and mastery of a practical vocabulary. Practice on oral and written expression through a variety of activities, both in and out of the classroom, homework assignments, and language lab participation. Simple study of Hispanic civilization. Prerequisite: SPA110 or SPA115 (3 Units)

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SPA125-A
Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L.
09/02/2025 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Building 36 36A1
SPA125-B
Ruvalcaba, Noe
09/02/2025 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center B259
SPA125-A
Ruvalcaba, Noe
01/12/2026 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM TBA
SPA125-B
Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L.
01/12/2026 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM TBA
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A review of Spanish grammar with special emphasis upon idiomatic language and verb forms. Conversation, translation, composition, and collateral reading of modern Spanish prose. Prerequisite: SPA120 or SPA125 (3 Units)

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SPA213-A
Ruvalcaba, Noe
09/02/2025 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Health Science Campus H154

Review of advanced grammar with emphasis on speaking, writing, and reading in Spanish. Classroom and homework activities emphasize communicating in Spanish. Classes will be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA125 or SPA120 (3 Units)

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SPA223-A
Ruvalcaba, Noe
01/12/2026 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM TBA
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This course is designed specifically for speakers of Spanish who can communicate well orally but have little formal training in Spanish, particularly in writing it. The class emphasizes activities that acquaint students with Spanish in its written form and expands students' overall knowledge of the language. This course will review the principles of Spanish grammar, emphasizing their application to composition. Cannot receive credit for both SPA 223 and SPA 230. Prerequisite: SPA130 or SPA115 or SPA125 (3 Units)

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Plus, 3 additional units in Spanish

 

*SPA 115 and SPA 125 can be waived by exam, assessment, or Program Director approval.

**SPA 213 and SPA 223 and SPA 230 can be replaced with upper division units in Spanish if exempted by exam or assessment.

This course explores different genres of Spanish and Hispanic literatures, focusing on critical reading and ways of writing about literature. Throughout this course, students will gain a basic understanding of current literary theory and literary strategies, while examining literary movements in the Spanish-speaking world and their socio-historical contexts. Prerequisite: SPA223 or SPA305 (3 Units)

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This course reviews elementary and intermediate level structures of Spanish and introduces advanced grammatical constructions. Emphasis is placed on developing correct writing skills in the Spanish language. Prerequisite: SPA223 or SPA230 (3 Units)

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SPA325-A
Dhouti Martinez, Khamla L.
09/02/2025 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Building 36 36A1

Complete 6 additional upper division units in Spanish.