Spring 2007

SPN 327W • Advanced Grammar and Composition II-W

Course Description

The main objectives of this course are (1) to become proficient in writing in the Spanish language within a business context; (2) to become familiar with the business and cultural practices used in the professional Hispanic world; and (3) to become familiar with the economic, political and social environments that encourage business practices in the Hispanic markets.

Grading Policy

5 Business cases (three pages) 50% 5 Summaries (one page) 20% Presentation project 15% Homework 10% Participation and Attendance 5%

Texts

Schmitt, Conrad J y Protase E. Woodford. Economëa y finanzas: lecturas y vocabulario en espaïol. New York: MacGraw-Hill, 1992. (ISBN: 0-07-056824-3). Recommended dictionary: Vox Compact Spanish and English Dictionary. 2nd ed. New York: MacGraw-Hill, 1994. (ISBN: 0-07-139652-7) Reading packet.

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