MLSP 507 Business Spanish

This course develops students' knowledge of business realities in Hispanic communities near and far, and guides them toward effective communication in a professional, Spanish-speaking business environment.  Topics studied include:  communicative, economic and legal activities of a company; classification of companies; creation and development of an enterprise in the Hispanic world; organization of the company; human resources; financing (banking, stock and debt markets); commercial activity, globalization and international operations; obligations of the company (accounting and taxes); and specific sectors, such as consumer goods or pharmaceutical.  This knowledge is practically applied in the drafting of documents and crafting of presentations.  Norms of spoken and written business discourse are followed.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

Departmental determination of (1) Spanish proficiency (minimum: Int. High on ACTFL scale) and (2) appropriate business training via professional background or academic coursework.