LANG 5330

Basic Spanish for International Management

Course Description

LANG5330 is a two-credit follow-up course designed for MSc in International Management students who have completed LANG1330. It develops students’ Spanish proficiency with an emphasis on real-world interaction and practical communication. The course builds confidence in using Spanish in both academic and professional settings and provides cultural insights into Spanish-speaking business environments.

Highlights

  • Real-world, business-oriented Spanish communication
  • Group-based cultural presentation on Spanish-speaking countries
  • Interactive and engaging classroom activities

Assessments

  • Pop Quizzes: Short in-class quizzes to reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension
  • Cultural Presentation: Group presentation on cultural/business topics in a Spanish-speaking country
  • Oral Assessment: Pair-based role-play activity simulating real-life conversational scenarios
  • Final Exam: Includes listening, grammar, vocabulary, and short written tasks

Target Students

  • MSc International Management students only who have completed LANG1330
  • Students interested in using Spanish in international business and multicultural professional settings
  • Restricted to those with basic knowledge of Spanish (A1.1 level)

Learning Experience

Course outcome

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Engage in basic factual conversations and express opinions
  • Understand and deliver short descriptions and messages
  • Read and write short texts relevant to business and everyday contexts
  • Apply accurate pronunciation and grammar in oral communication
  • Build cultural competence in Spanish-speaking professional environments