Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Description: COMMERCIAL SPANISH II ***** DISTRIBUTION COURSE GROUP 1 ***** Further development of Spanish 305 goals: vocabulary, concepts, language and cultural skills necessary to communicate successfully in the socio-economic and cultural milieu of contemporary Hispanic countries. The course emphasizes practical business techniques and specific areas of commerce such as insurance, investment, and advertising, focusing on several specific Latin American countries. A practical case of marketing will be the final project for the class. The course will prepare students who plan to take the Madrid Chamber of Commerce Examination in Commercial Spanish, which is offered each Spring semester at Rice. The course will also be useful to those interested in applying for internships in Spanish-speaking countries. Enrollment is limited to 20. ***** PREREQUISITE: Placement test or permission of instructor. ***** INSTRUCTOR: Narbona, Jose A.