SPAN 434

Spanish for the Professions – Intermediate

This is an intermediate course designed for persons in law enforce- ment, business and finance, social services, and the medical profes- sions. The emphasis of the course is on acquiring verbal facility in interviewing, collecting data, giving instructions, and general cour - tesies. The course will help students acquire language proficiency while reviewing and broadening the grammar foundation attained in elementary Spanish. It will introduce specific vocabulary necessary for professionals to communicate successfully in a professional situation. The issue of cultural and behavioral attitudes appropriate for relating to persons of Hispanic heritage will be discussed.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54 hours LEC