- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Spanish. Students will develop the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), gain knowledge of Hispanic cultures, and learn how culture impacts business practices. Through interactive classroom activities and utilizing Spanish first-language multi-media materials, students will learn business terminology and the professional communication skills needed to handle business situations. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the Hispanic business environments through a range of individual and group activities, assignments and examinations.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$542.52
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Apply appropriate phonetic rules and patterns to correctly pronounce Spanish words and sentences.
- Construct and comprehend simple sentences, using basic business vocabulary.
- Read and write basic business correspondence in Spanish.
- Analyze the cultural diversity of the Hispanic world and the aspects that characterize the business environments.
- Compare the similarities and differences between the Spanish-speaking cultures and their own.
- Interact effectively in real-life business scenarios in a culturally appropriate manner with native speakers.
- Develop strategies to enhance life-long learning of other languages and cultures by reflecting on the learning process through a learning portfolio.
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
Spanish Business Language and Culture (GLBL 5010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Global Business Studies
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of GLBL 5010 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 49311
Dates
Thu Sep 12 - Thu Dec 12
- 14 weeks
- CRN 49311
- Domestic fees $542.52
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Sep 19 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 207 |
| Sep 26 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
| Oct 03 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 207 |
| Oct 10 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
| Oct 17 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 207 |
| Oct 24 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
| Oct 31 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 207 |
| Nov 07 - Nov 14 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
| Nov 21 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 207 |
| Nov 28 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
| Dec 05 - Dec 12 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 207 |
Instructor
Jean Ferrer
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to September 13th by calling 604-451-6905.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.