Coursework
Below, you will find a list and description of courses I believe have been relevant and impactful during my time here at Clemson. Each course listed added value and meaning to my education these past 4 years. Please view each description to get a better idea of the impact each course had on my Spanish and International Business skills.
Spanish/Language Courses
SPAN 2010 & SPAN 2020
Intermediate Spanish
Learned listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in addition to grammatical structures and basic vocabulary.
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SPAN 3020
Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Composition
Review of Spanish structure, verbs, idioms, and vocabulary as well as style and syntax.
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​SPAN 3040
Intro to Hispanic Literary Forms
Learned about the basic structures and elements of fiction, poetry, drama, and essay and talked about literary and critical theory. Read from 19th and 20th century Spanish literature.
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SPAN 3050
Intermediate Spanish Conversation/Composition I
Enhanced speaking and comprehension skills and enforced vocabulary and pronunciation skills. Worked on writing in Spanish.
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​SPAN 3160
Spanish for International Business I
Introduction to commercial Spanish. Worked on speaking and writing skills and learned about the cultural environment of business in Spanish-speaking countries. Enforced vocabulary skills and cultural knowledge.
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SPAN 4060
Narrative Fiction
Explored readings from Spanish America and Spain considering issues such as the family, ethnicity, religion, politics, history, or socioeconomic issues in the Hispanic world. Enhanced my reading and thinking skills and contributed to my cultural awareness.
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​Spanish Courses Taken Abroad:
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​SPN 305 (Clemson equivalent: SPAN 4160)
Spanish for Business (CE: Spanish for International Business II)
Learned about essential business terminology and language situations in business contexts. Gained an understanding of the cultural traits that distinguish the business environment in Spain and the Spanish-speaking world in comparison with the U.S.
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SPN 352 (Clemson equivalent: SPAN 3070)
Spanish Civilization and Culture (CE: The Hispanic World: Spain)
Analyzed Spanish culture following a historical and sociological perspective. Learned more about culture and history of Spain.
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SPN 36110/361SVQ (Clemson equivalent: SPAN 3130)
Spanish Contemporary Literature (CE: Spanish Literature Survey I)
Enhanced reading comprehension and writing skills and learned about Spanish authors and culture from 19th century to present day.
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SPN 301 (Clemson equivalent: SPAN 4110)
Advanced Spanish (CE: Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition)
Expanded upon language skills and improved the four basic skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing). Gained a better understanding of grammatical structures, language functions and vocabulary.
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International Business Courses
LAIB 1270
Introduction to Language and International Business
Learned the basics of international business and explored career opportunities.​
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ENGL 3040
Business Writing
Learned about writing in the business world and studied different writing strategies.
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MKT 4270
International Marketing
Studied different cultures and nuances in the international marketing world.
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MKT 3030
Global Challenges in Marketing and Society
Studied in depth the global challenges of working in marketing and society and explored the societal impact of marketing decisions and practices.
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MGT 4230
International Business Management
Studied different business scenarios from a management perspective and touched on topics including exporting, importing, foreign investment, multinational corporations, and the international payment system.
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ECON 2110
Microeconomics
Learned about economic reasoning and its application to the study of the behavior of consumers and business firms.
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ECON 2120
Macroeconomics
Continuation of ECON 2110. Learned how fundamental economic principles are applied to the study of aggregate economic performance.
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​ECON 3100
International Economics
Learned basics of international commerce, trade and exchange rates, institutional and legal environment, and current policy issues. Got a better understanding of how the economy works internationally.
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MATH 1020
Business Calculus I
Learned basic calculus skills in the context of business.
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​MATH 2070
Business Calculus II
Continuation of MATH 1020, learned more in-depth about how to use and apply skills in the business world.
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ACCT 2010
Financial Accounting Concepts
Learned basic accounting principles with including the use of financial data and analysis of financial statements.
General Education Courses
ENGL 1030
Accelerated Composition
Learned basics of writing expository and argumentative essays. Helped improve writing skills.
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ENGL 2120
World Literature
Introduction to works from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East from ancient to modern eras, with emphasis on major authors. Enhanced cultural awareness as well as reading and writing skills.
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COMM 1500
Intro to Human Communication
Developed public speaking skills and explored communication theories and practices.
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​GEOG 1010
Intro to Geography
Explored basic geography with an emphasis on relations between people and their environments. Helped develop a basic understanding of different countries and cultures.
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PSYCH 2010
Intro to Psychology
Introduction to the study of behavior. Learned how to analyze the biological bases of behavior, learning, thinking, motivation, perception, human development, social behavior, and the application of basic principles.