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