FR Courses
FR 1101
Elementary French Language and Culture I
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Beginning French. Class practice and assigned outside work in pronunciation, sentence structure, reading, writing, and conversation. Language taught in its intercultural context. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Formerly offered as part of the FR 101, 102, 103 series, students may not earn credit for both FR 101 and
FR 1101.
FR 1102
Elementary French Language and Culture II
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: One of the following: FR 101, FR 1101, or appropriate score on placement exam. Class practice and assigned outside work in pronunciation, sentence structure, reading, writing, and conversation. Language taught in its intercultural context. To be taken in numerical sequence. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Formerly offered as part of the FR 101, 102, 103 series, students may not earn credit for both FR 103 and
FR 1102.
FR 2201
Intermediate French Language and Culture I
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2Prerequisite: One of the following: FR 102, FR 1102, or appropriate score on placement exam; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs). Development of presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive intermediate-level language skills in French within an intercultural context. To be taken in numerical sequence. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs).
FR 2202
Intermediate French Language and Culture II
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2Prerequisite: One of the following: FR 201, FR 2201, or appropriate score on placement exam; and completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs). Development of presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive intermediate-level language skills in French within an intercultural context. To be taken in numerical sequence. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs).
FR 2230
French for Reading Knowledge
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
CR/NC
For students aiming primarily to acquire a reading knowledge of French in the minimum amount of time. Covers essential grammar and vocabulary. Useful for students interested in translation, needing to conduct research based on French-language sources, or preparing for the French graduate-level reading knowledge exam. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. Credit/No Credit grading only. 3 lectures. Formerly FR 230.
FR 2233
Critical Reading in French Literature
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); and FR 203 or FR 2202. Selected readings in French from Francophone authors that illustrate the French literary tradition from the Middle Ages to the present in both France and other French-speaking countries. May include film and other media. Conducted in French. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly FR 233.
FR 2270
Special Topics
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics. Conducted in French. The Schedule of Classes will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 1 to 3 lectures. Formerly FR 270.
FR 3301
Advanced French Composition and Grammar
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: FR 203 or FR 2202. Written and oral development of structural grammar, syntax and complex components of French. Expansion of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions through text study. Written compositions. May include French/English translation. Conducted in French. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly FR 301.
FR 3302
Advanced French Conversation and Grammar
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: FR 203 or FR 2202. Oral and written development of structural grammar, syntax and complex components of French. Expansion of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions through topics focusing on culture. Individual and/or group presentations. Conducted in French. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly FR 302.
FR 3305
Literature in French
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area CPrerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and FR 233 or FR 2233. Critical analysis and oral discussion of poetry, essays, novels, plays, films, and other media by selected French and Francophone authors. Conducted in French. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 9 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly FR 305.
FR 3350
French Literature in English Translation
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area C
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for the 2020-26 catalogs).
Selected works to be read by students in English translation. Critical analysis, interpretation, and comparison of works by French and/or Francophone authors. Course may include film and other media. Discussion in English. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly FR 350.
FR 4470
Special Advanced Topics
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics for advanced students. Conducted in French. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 1 to 3 lectures. Formerly FR 470.
GER Courses
GER 1101
Elementary German Language and Culture I
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Elementary language acquisition and introductions to German literature, film, history, music and contemporary politics in an intercultural context. To be taken in numerical sequence. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Formerly offered as part of the GER 101, 102, 103 series, students may not earn credit for both GER 101 and
GER 1101.
GER 1102
Elementary German Language and Culture II
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: GER 101 or GER 1101. Elementary through low intermediate language acquisition and introductions to German literature, film, history, music and contemporary politics in an intercultural context. To be taken in numerical sequence. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Formerly offered as part of the GER 101, 102, 103 series, students may not earn credit for both GER 103 and
GER 1102.
GER 2201
Intermediate German Language and Culture
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); and GER 103 or GER 1102. Development of presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive language skills in German at the mid-intermediate level within an intercultural context. Intercultural contexts may include literature, film, history, music and/or contemporary politics. To be taken in numerical sequence. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs).
GER 2233
Introduction to German Literature
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); and GER 201 or GER 2201. Selected readings from German-language authors encompassing the literary tradition from the Middle Ages to the present. May include film and other media. Conducted in German. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly GER 233.
GER 2270
Special Topics
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics. Conducted in German. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 1 to 3 lectures. Formerly GER 270.
GER 3304
German Culture and Society
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area CPrerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and GER 233 or GER 2233. Intellectual, social, and aesthetic developments in the history of German-language cultures. Works include memoirs and diaries, short novels and poetry, journalistic prose and essays, visual art and photography, music, dance and film. Readings and discussions in German. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs).
GER 3305
German Literature
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area CPrerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and GER 233 or GER 2233. Critical analysis, interpretation, and comparison of literary works by Germanophone authors. Course may include novels, plays, poetry, films and other media. Course conducted in German. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly GER 305.
GER 3350
German Literature in English Translation
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area C
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for the 2020-26 catalogs).
Critical analysis, interpretation, and comparison of literary works by Germanophone authors. Course may include novels, plays, poetry, films and other media. Course conducted in English. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly GER 350.
GER 4470
Special Advanced Topics
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics for advanced students. Conducted in German. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly GER 470.
SPAN Courses
SPAN 1101
Elementary Spanish I
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Beginning Spanish. Class practice and assigned outside work in reading, writing, conversation, pronunciation, and sentence structure. Language taught in its intercultural context. Not open to students with credit in SPAN 141 or
SPAN 1141. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Formerly offered as part of the SPAN 101, 102, 103 series, students may not earn credit for both SPAN 101 and
SPAN 1101.
SPAN 1102
Elementary Spanish II
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SPPrerequisite: One of the following: SPAN 101, SPAN 1101, SPAN 141, SPAN 1141, or appropriate score on placement exam. Class practice and assigned outside work in reading, writing, conversation, pronunciation, and sentence structure. Language taught in its intercultural context. Not open to students with credit in SPAN 142 or
SPAN 1142. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Formerly offered as part of the SPAN 101, 102, 103 series, students may not earn credit for both SPAN 103 and
SPAN 1102.
SPAN 1141
Elementary Spanish Language and Cultures I Study Abroad
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP, SU
2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Cal Poly Global Program.
Beginning Spanish. Class practice and assigned outside work in pronunciation, sentence structure, reading, writing, and conversation. Language taught in its intercultural context at a Cal Poly Global Program study center. Not open to students with credit in SPAN 101 or
SPAN 1101. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly offered as part of the SPAN 141, 142, 143 series, students may not earn credit for both SPAN 141 and
SPAN 1141.
SPAN 1142
Elementary Spanish Language and Cultures II Study Abroad
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP, SU2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2Prerequisite: One of the following: SPAN 101, SPAN 1101, SPAN 141, or SPAN 1141 or appropriate score on placement exam; and acceptance into the Cal Poly Global Program. Class practice and assigned outside work in pronunciation, sentence structure, reading, writing, and conversation. Language taught in its intercultural context at a Cal Poly Global Program study center. Not open to students with credit in SPAN 102 or
SPAN 1102. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly offered as part of the SPAN 141, 142, 143 series, students may not earn credit for both SPAN 143 and
SPAN 1142.
SPAN 2201
Intermediate Spanish I
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for students on the 2020-26 catalogs); and one of the following: SPAN 102, SPAN 1102, SPAN 142, SPAN 1142, or appropriate score on placement exam. Development of presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive intermediate-level language skills in Spanish within an intercultural context. Not open to students with credit in SPAN 241 or
SPAN 2241. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Crosslisted as
HNRS 2204/
SPAN 2201. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs).
SPAN 2202
Intermediate Spanish II
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for students on the 2020-26 catalogs); one of the following: SPAN 201, SPAN 2201, SPAN 241, SPAN 2241 or appropriate score on placement exam. Development of presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive intermediate-level language skills in Spanish within an intercultural context. Not open to students with credit in SPAN 206,
SPAN 2206, SPAN 242, or
SPAN 2242. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Crosslisted as
HNRS 2205/
SPAN 2202. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs).
SPAN 2206
Spanish for Heritage Speakers
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2USCPPrerequisite: Completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for students on the 2020-26 catalogs); and one of the following: SPAN 201, SPAN 2201, SPAN 241, SPAN 2241 or appropriate score on placement exam. Designed for heritage speakers (students who grew up speaking and/or listening to Spanish in their homes/communities). Focus on expanding students' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while honoring their Spanish varieties and cultural heritage. Exploration of Latinx cultures and literature. Not open to students with credit in SPAN 202,
SPAN 2202, SPAN 242, or
SPAN 2242. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs) and USCP.
SPAN 2207
Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
(3 units)
Introduction to the scientific study of the Spanish language with an emphasis on applied linguistics including Spanish pronunciation, Spanish dialects, Spanish in the US, and sociolinguistics. Conducted in Spanish. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly SPAN 207.
SPAN 2233
Introduction to Hispanic Literature
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for students on the 2020-26 catalogs); and one of the following: SPAN 202, SPAN 2202, SPAN 206, SPAN 2206, SPAN 242, or SPAN 2242. Selected readings from Hispanic authors that show the Hispanic literary tradition from the Middle Ages to the present in Spain, Latin America, and of Latino/a/x writers in the United States. May include film and other media. Conducted in Spanish. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly SPAN 233.
SPAN 2241
Intermediate Spanish Language and Cultures I Study Abroad
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP, SU2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for students on the 2020-26 catalogs); one of the following: SPAN 102, SPAN 1102, SPAN 142, SPAN 1142, or appropriate score on placement exam; and acceptance into the Cal Poly Global Program. Development of presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive intermediate-level language skills in Spanish. Language taught in its intercultural context at a Cal Poly Global Program study center. Not open to students with credit in SPAN 201 or
SPAN 2201. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly offered as part of the SPAN 241, 242, 243 series, students may not earn credit for both SPAN 241 and
SPAN 2241.
SPAN 2242
Intermediate Spanish Language and Cultures II Study Abroad
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP, SU2026-28 or later catalog: GE Area 3B
2020-26 catalogs: GE Area C2Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for students on the 2020-26 catalogs); one of the following: SPAN 201, SPAN 2201, SPAN 241, SPAN 2241, or appropriate score on placement exam; and acceptance into the Cal Poly Global Program. Development of presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive intermediate-level language skills in Spanish. Language taught in its intercultural context at a Cal Poly Global Program study center. Not open to students with credit in SPAN 202 or
SPAN 2202. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly offered as part of the SPAN 241, 242, 243 series, students may not earn credit for both SPAN 243 and
SPAN 2242.
SPAN 2270
Special Topics
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Conducted in Spanish. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 1 to 3 lectures. Formerly SPAN 270.
SPAN 3301
Advanced Writing in Spanish
(3 units)
Oral and written development of structural grammar, syntax, and complex components of Spanish. Vocabulary expansion and idiomatic construction. Written compositions. May include Spanish/English translation. Conducted in Spanish. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly SPAN 301.
SPAN 3302
Spanish Conversation, Composition, and Advocacy
(3 units)
Developing conversational and writing skills via exploration of contemporary issues in the Spanish-speaking world. Focus on individual and group presentations and in-class writing and speaking activities to enhance students' vocabulary, critical thinking, advocacy skills, and intercultural competency. Conducted in Spanish. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly SPAN 302.
SPAN 3303
Introduction to English-Spanish Translation
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: FPrerequisite: Completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for students on the 2020-26 catalogs); and one of the following: SPAN 207, SPAN 2207, SPAN 233, SPAN 2233, SPAN 301, SPAN 3301, SPAN 302, or SPAN 3302. Developing basic knowledge, skills, theories, and techniques required for translation both from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. Translating news articles, legal documents, commercial advertisements, formal letters, and literary works. Conducted in Spanish. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly SPAN 303.
SPAN 3305
Literary Works in Spanish
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area CPrerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and SPAN 233 or SPAN 2233. Critical analysis and oral discussion of poetry, essays, novels, plays, films, and other media by selected Hispanic authors. Conducted in Spanish. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 9 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly SPAN 305.
SPAN 3307
Spanish and Latin American Film
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP, SU2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area CPrerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and SPAN 233 or SPAN 2233. Study, analysis, and critique of films from Spain and/or Latin America, organized around such topics as individual film directors or genres, national and international film traditions, migration, gender, ethnicity, and politics. Evaluation of works in their cultural contexts. The Class Schedule will list topic selected and language of instruction (English or Spanish). Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly SPAN 307.
SPAN 3340
Chicanx/Latinx Works in Spanish
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area CUSCPPrerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and SPAN 233 or SPAN 2233. Introduction to Chicano/a/x/Latino/a/x literary accomplishments to facilitate appreciation of their literary aesthetics and increase understanding of Chicano/a/x/Latino/a/x cultural values and lifestyles. Conducted in Spanish. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs) and USCP. Formerly SPAN 340.
SPAN 3350
Hispanic Literature in English Translation
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area C
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for students on the 2020-26 catalogs).
Selected works to be read by students in English translation. Critical analysis, interpretation, and comparison of works originally in Spanish by authors from Latin America, Spain, and the United States. Course may include film and other media. Discussion in English. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly SPAN 350.
SPAN 3351
Chicanx/Latinx Works in English
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area C
USCP
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of one lower-division course in GE Area 3 (GE Areas C1 or C2 for the 2020-26 catalogs).
Analysis and exploration of the major themes of Chicano/a/x/Latino/a/x literature in the United States today. Emphasis on Chicano/a/x, Puerto Rican, Cuban American, Central American, and other Latino/a/x writers. All readings and discussions in English. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs) and USCP. Formerly SPAN 351.
SPAN 3380
Spanish for the Professions
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 4
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area DPrerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of one lower-division course in GE Area 4 (GE Areas D1 or D2 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and one of the following: SPAN 202, SPAN 2202, SPAN 206, SPAN 2206, or appropriate score on placement exam. Development of professional language skills, cultural competency and critical perspectives in selected professional fields in order to communicate effectively in Spanish. Conducted in Spanish. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 4 (GE Area Upper-Division D for students on the 2020-26 catalogs).
SPAN 4402
Advanced Spanish Applied Linguistics
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: SPAN 207 or SPAN 2207. Advanced study of Spanish applied linguistics. Topics include bilingualism and code-switching, sounds and pronunciation, word formation, grammatical structures, meaning and intention. Introduction to research methodologies in the social sciences to discuss issues of Spanish in the US, identity, race, and migration. Conducted in Spanish. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly SPAN 402.
SPAN 4410
Advanced Literary Studies in Spanish
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: FPrerequisite: SPAN 233 or SPAN 2233. In-depth study of literature in Spanish. Specific genre, literary period, author or group of authors, region, or country. Course may include film and other media. Conducted in Spanish. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly SPAN 410.
SPAN 4416
Don Quijote
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPPrerequisite: SPAN 233 or SPAN 2233. Intensive reading of Cervantes' novel, Don Quijote (Part 1, 1605 and Part 2, 1615) in the context of Cervantes' life and the history and social context of Spanish renaissance and baroque culture. Conducted in Spanish. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly SPAN 416.
SPAN 4470
Special Advanced Topics
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SP
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics for advanced students. Conducted in Spanish. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-base, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly SPAN 470.
WLC Courses
WLC 1101
Elementary World Language and Culture I
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Elementary acquisition of a language other than English taught in its intercultural context(s). Intercultural contexts may include literature, film, history, music and/or contemporary politics. To be taken in numerical sequence. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 8 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Formerly WLC 101.
WLC 1102
Elementary World Language and Culture II
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBDPrerequisite: WLC 101 or WLC 1101. Elementary acquisition of a language other than English taught in its intercultural context(s). Intercultural contexts may include literature, film, history, music and/or contemporary politics. To be taken in numerical sequence. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 8 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Formerly WLC 102.
WLC 2200
Special Problems for Undergraduates
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at the lower-division level. Repeatable up to 6 units. Formerly WLC 200.
WLC 2201
Intermediate World Language and Culture I
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBDPrerequisite: WLC 102 or WLC 1102. Development of presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive intermediate-level language skills within an intercultural context in a language other than English. Intercultural contexts may include literature, film, history, music, and/or contemporary politics. To be taken in numerical sequence. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 8 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Formerly WLC 201.
WLC 2202
Intermediate World Language and Culture II
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBDPrerequisite: WLC 201 or WLC 2201. Development of presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive intermediate-level language skills within an intercultural context in a language other than English indicated by subtitle. To be taken in numerical sequence. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 8 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 4 lectures. Formerly WLC 202.
WLC 2270
Special Topics
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SU
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics. Conducted in the target language. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 1 to 3 lectures. Formerly WLC 270.
WLC 3307
World Cultures through Film
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area C
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for the 2020-26 catalogs).
Survey and analysis of aesthetic, historical, political, and social themes in twentieth and twenty-first-century cultures as represented in world cinema. Historical, literary, and theoretical readings. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected and language of instruction (English or another language). Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly WLC 307.
WLC 3310
Humanities in World Cultures
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP, SU
2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area C
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of one lower-division course in GE Area 3 (GE Areas C1 or C2 for the 2020-26 catalogs).
Interdisciplinary examination of the humanities in selected cultures. Special focus on the arts, cultural and intellectual history, language, literature, and philosophy in those cultures. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 9 units with different subtitles. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly WLC 310.
WLC 3312
Humanities in Chicanx/Latinx Cultures
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area C
USCP
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of one course in lower-division GE Area 3 (GE Areas C1 or C2 for the 2020-26 catalogs).
Interdisciplinary examination of Chicanx/Latinx cultures. Special focus on the arts, literature, film, socio-historical issues, racial dynamics, and linguistic aspects of those cultures. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs) and USCP. Formerly WLC 312.
WLC 3315
Critical Issues in Latin American Studies
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 4
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area D
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of one lower-division course in GE Area 4 (GE Areas D1 or D2 for the 2020-26 catalogs).
An interdisciplinary approach to selected topics and issues that address how social, economic, political, and cultural forces have shaped the challenges that face contemporary Latin America. Offered during Cal Poly Global Programs in Latin America. Descriptive subtitles assigned to each course. Field trip required. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Repeatable up to 9 units. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 4 (GE Area Upper-Division D for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly WLC 315.
WLC 3318
Cultures of Spain: Activities
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SUCR/NCPrerequisite: Limited to Valladolid, Spain Fall program. Corequisite: WLC 310 or WLC 3310. Examination and experience of Spanish cultures via participant observation in Spain. An introductory exploration of the development of Spanish architecture, art, literature, music, theatre and popular culture as experienced in Valladolid, Spain. Field trip required. Credit/No Credit grading only. 2 activities. Formerly WLC 318.
WLC 3350
Literatures in World Cultures
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 3
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area C
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of GE Area 3B (GE Area C2 for the 2020-26 catalogs).
Selected works to be read by students in English translation. Critical analysis, interpretation, and comparison of works by authors from diverse world regions taught in their cultural contexts. Course may include film and other media. Discussion in English. The Class Schedule will list subtitle selected. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. Repeatable up to 6 units. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 3 (GE Area Upper-Division C for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly WLC 350.
WLC 3360
Research Methods in World Languages and Cultures
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBDPrerequisite: Junior standing and Spanish major. Recommended: SPAN 233 or SPAN 2233; and SPAN 301 or SPAN 3301. Introduction to different senior project formats: scholarly essays, lesson planning, translations, creative works, community-based projects. Methods and techniques of doing research. Critical thinking and library research in languages other than English. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly SPAN 360.
WLC 3370
Language, Technology and Society
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: SU
2026-28 or later: Upper-Div GE Area 4
2020-26 catalogs: Upper-Div GE Area D
Prerequisite: Junior standing; completion of GE Area 1 with grades of C- or better (GE Area A for the 2020-26 catalogs); completion of GE Area 2 with a grade of C- or better (GE Area B4 for the 2020-26 catalogs); and completion of one lower-division course in GE Area 4 (GE Areas D1 or D2 for the 2020-26 catalogs).
Study of ways in which technology impacts language use and communication. Characteristics of social media interactions in different languages (e.g., Spanish, French, German, Chinese) are explored. Special attention given to linguistic diversity and the emergence of multilingual identities on digital platforms. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Fulfills GE Upper-Division 4 (GE Area Upper-Division D for students on the 2020-26 catalogs). Formerly WLC 370.
WLC 4400
Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP
Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at the upper-division level. Repeatable up to 6 units. Formerly WLC 400.
WLC 4424
Teaching Languages Other Than English in Secondary Schools
(4 units)
Term Typically Offered: F
Prerequisite: Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program.
Research-based methods in teaching languages other than English to a diverse student body in secondary schools. Emphasis on curriculum development and inclusive instructional strategies. 4 lectures. Formerly WLC 424.
WLC 4425
World Languages Clinical Experience Seminar
(2 units)
Term Typically Offered: SPCR/NCPrerequisite: Admission into the Single Subject World Languages credential program. Corequisite: EDUC 469 or EDUC 4469. Principles and practices in effective teaching of world languages at the secondary school level, learning theories, curriculum content and structure, classroom issues, and the teaching profession. Repeatable up to 4 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. 2 seminars. Formerly WLC 425.
WLC 4451
Latin American Studies Internship
(1-3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SP, SU
CR/NC
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Supervised work experience in a private, governmental, or non-governmental organization working in Latin America or on a critical issue related to Latin America. Student engagement in all duties and responsibilities of employees and interns engaged in comparable work. Repeatable up to 9 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Formerly WLC 451.
WLC 4460
Senior Project
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: F, SPPrerequisite: Senior standing; WLC 360 or WLC 3360; advanced composition course in the language in which the project is written; and consent of instructor. Development and completion of an in-depth project under faculty supervision. Capstone experience that integrates knowledge and skills acquired through WLC coursework and related co-curricular activities. Formerly WLC 460.
WLC 4470
Special Advanced Topics
(3 units)
Term Typically Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed group study of special topics for advanced students. Conducted in the target language. The Class Schedule will list topic selected and language of instruction. Repeatable up to 6 units. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures. Formerly WLC 470.
