Course Description
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Course Name
Business Spanish
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Host University
Universidad de Salamanca
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Location
Salamanca, Spain
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Area of Study
European Studies, Hospitality, Linguistics, Peace and Conflict Studies, Spanish
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Language Level
Intermediate, Advanced, Superior
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Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
1. The work environment: a) the labor market: ways of looking for employment, b) analysis of job opportunities compared to Europe and other countries, c) professional skills.
2. The business world: a) functions and departments: different models of businesses, b) business, professional, and union associations.
3. Banking: a) the Spanish bank model, b) characteristics, relationships, and functions of private and public banks, c) the oligarchy of the big banks: banking groups.
4. The stock market: a) internal and external financing, b) the market economy: capital, income, and investments, c) market values: types and characteristics.
5. Commercial and industrial world: 1) industry: location and main industrial sectors, b) national and multinational industry, c) problems of the Spanish industry.
6. Marketing: a) marketing, b) the big marketing companies.
7. Tourism: a) Spanish tourist sector, b) new technologies.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.