In a globalized world, where multilingualism is highly valued, having economics and business knowledge prepares students to widen their professional horizons in international market and to improve their intercultural abilities in their own country. This course is designed for students who do not have necessarily prior business knowledge; is an introduction to the language and culture of business in the Spanish-speaking world. In four modules, relevant topics will be studied for a general understanding of the work market, the economy and cultural differences in Spanish-speaking countries. As a student-centered course, our main goal is to give each of you the opportunity to practice verbal communication and gain confidence in using Spanish in a business setting. The hope is that by the end of the semester you will be more comfortable participating in meetings, exchanges, presentations, and professional discussions about a variety of business-related topics, including corporate structures, finance, marketing, accounting, business plans and labor relations.

Date & Location

This course has no live class meetings, and for the most part can be done on the student's own schedule. There are due dates for all assignments.

First class day: Thursday, June 5
Last class day: Thursday, July 10
Final exam: No exams in this course.

Required Course Materials

• No textbook purchase is required for this course. All materials are available in Canvas.
• In chapter 3, students must watch the movie The Big Short (available from Amazon or YouTube for $2.99).
• Recommended: a hardcopy or online Spanish-English dictionary such as Business Spanish: https://www.businessspanish.com/ or https://economipedia.com/definiciones-diccionario

Technical Requirements

Reliable internet connection (wired connection is recommended for synchronous interactions and video recordings). A computer with webcam, microphone and headphones.