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Spanish Business Language and Culture GLBL 5010

Global Business Leadership Course

International Fees

International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

​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

Course offerings

Fall 2024

Below is one offering of GLBL 5010 for the Fall 2024 term.

CRN 49311

Duration

Thu Sep 12 - Thu Dec 12 (14 weeks)

  • 14 weeks
  • CRN 49311
  • Domestic fees $542.52
    International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Dec 12 Thu 18:00 - 21:15 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$542.52

Important information
  1. International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to September 13th by calling 604-451-6905.
Status

Sneak Preview

This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)

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

  1. Global Business Studies
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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