Business Spanish
Espaņol 323 (22921 ) primavera del 2012
Description | Requirements | Grade distribution | Course objectives | Research project
The emphasis of this course is on the acquisition and use of Spanish vocabulary for the business world and applying it in homework exercises and oral in-class situations. Business practices and customs will be discussed, as well as short readings on financial subjects. In addition to written exercises and examinations, students will be expected to develop short oral presentations individually or in groups. Students will write a final research paper. The course will be taught in Spanish. 1. Attendance: 3free absences (oral grade lowered after
4th).
3. Three exams: I, February 17; II, March 30; III, April
30. 4. Homework: Students must prepare all the material in each chapter and be ready to hand in the "Actividades" of the chapter at the beginning of class. a. To be able to answer the questions under the section "Al teléfono", you will have to listen to the dialogue in the cd. 5. Research project: due by May 10, 2012. (4-6 pages, typed double-space, 1-inch margins, bibliography) (see topics, below). You should consult at least three sources, either books or articles. Exams - 45% 1. To provide terminology that students will find useful in the business world, and thus increase vocabulary. 2. To provide practical situations which which give students the opportunity to put to use their Spanish oral and aural skills. 3. To allow room for creativity through projects related to the business world. Students will get to choose their own businesses, and design business cards, advertisements, letters, etc. for their companies. 4. To give students the opportunity to express their ideas and findings in writing. |
*NOTE*: There is no extra credit available
in this course. University policy on plagiarism: |
For additional information go to: UB's Undergraduate Catalogue: http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu/ |
Research
project
Posibles temas: 1. el comportamiento humano en cuanto a las decisiones involucradas en la compra de algún objeto 2. estructuras jerárquicas en una determinada compañía 3. responsabilidades sociales, éticas y morales de una empresa
4. el papel que desempeña la
mujer en los negocios en un determinado país 5. el Tratado del Libre Comercio - pros y contras 6. la cultura del mundo de los negocios 7. la comunidad europea 8. economía global o las transnacionales 9. qué determina el éxito de un negocio |
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