As a Spanish and International Business major at Clemson University, I have studied a variety of disciplines. I have acquired competencies in Spanish linguistics, literature, culture, and business, as well as explored the domestic and international dimensions of selected topics in business. Upon graduation, I will have studied Spanish at the college level for four years.
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Below, you will find an outline of the coursework I have completed in my academic career at Clemson, as well as coursework samples that demonstrate my linguistic proficiency, literature and culture competency, and marketing competency.
SPAN 1020 — Elementary Spanish
The fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary are taught, and a foundation is provided for building oral and written proficiency.
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SPAN 2010 — Intermediate Spanish
Intermediate course to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Grammatical structures and basic vocabulary are reviewed systematically. Includes literary and cultural perspectives.
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SPAN 2020 — Intermediate Spanish
Continuation of SPAN 2010.
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SPAN 3020 — Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Composition
Intensive review of Spanish structure, verbs, idioms, and vocabulary with an introduction to syntax and stylistics through controlled and free composition.
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SPAN 3040 — Introduction to Hispanic Literary Forms
Introduction to the basic structures and elements of fiction, poetry, drama, and essay, including literary and critical theory, with readings in 19th- and 20th-century Spanish and Spanish-American literature.
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SPAN 3050 — Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Composition I
Practice in spoken Spanish with emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension. Includes written work to increase accuracy and assignments in the language laboratory.
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SPAN 3060 — Spanish Composition for Business
Intensive practice of business writing skills through compositions, general review of grammatical structures, and exposure to business vocabulary and concepts.
SPAN 3070 — The Hispanic World: Spain
Introduction to the significant aspects of the culture of Spain from its origins to the present. Emphasizes the artistic, social, historical, political, and contemporary issues of the Iberian Peninsula.
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SPAN 3160 — Spanish for International Business I
Introduction to commercial Spanish; study of the spoken and written language, protocol, and cultural environment of the Spanish-speaking business world. Business vocabulary, basic business and cultural concepts, and situational practice. Reading and analysis of commercial texts.
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SPAN 4070 — Hispanic Film
Films are “read” as texts that mirror Hispanic society. Besides learning about cinematographic techniques in Spanish, topics include comparative analysis of film and literature, film as propaganda, film as “blockbuster,” and the cinematic depiction of social, cultural, and historical realities of Hispanic nations.
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SPAN 4110 — Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition
Continuation of SPAN 3050 with emphasis on greater fluency and sophistication in oral and written expression.
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SPAN 4160 — Spanish for International Business II
Study of more complex business vocabulary, cultural concepts, and environment of Hispanic markets. Social, political, and economic issues related to Spanish-speaking countries and their current economies in global marketing. Economic geography of Hispanic countries, company organization, management, banking, investment, goods and services, and marketing.
ACCT 2010 — Financial Accounting Concepts
Introduction to accounting principles with emphasis on the use of financial data and analysis of financial statements.
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ECON 2110 — Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to economic reasoning and its application to the study of the behavior of consumers and business firms. Particular topics include competition, monopoly, international trade, and the impact of selected public policies.
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ECON 2120 — Principles of Macroeconomics
Continuation of ECON 2110 in which fundamental economic principles are applied to the study of aggregate economic performance. Topics include the forces determining the rates of inflation, unemployment, and economic growth, with particular emphasis on the influence of fiscal and monetary policies through financial markets.
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ECON 3100 — International Economy
Studies of the process of international commerce. Covers basic theory of trade and exchange rates, institutional and legal environment, current policy issues.
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ENGL 3040 — Business Writing
Introduction to audience, context, purpose, and writing strategies for texts common in professional business settings: memoranda, letters, reports, and proposals. Includes individual and team projects.
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MKT 3010 — Principles of Marketing
Principles and concepts involved in planning, pricing, promoting, and distributing of goods and services.
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MKT 3020 — Consumer Behavior
Examination of selected individual and group behavioral science concepts and their application to the understanding of consumer decision making.
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MKT 4270 — International Marketing
Study of marketing from the international point of view. Emphasis is on the necessary modification of marketing thinking and practice for foreign markets due to individual environmental differences.
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MGT 2010 — Principles of Management
Management’s role as a factor of economic production. Functions of management, principles of organization, and behavior in organizations.
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MGT 4230 — International Management
Survey of theoretical and institutional complexities of international business operations. Topics include exporting, importing, foreign investment, multinational corporations, and international payment systems.
Literature & Cultural Competency
Literary Analysis: San Manuel Bueno, Mártir
This paper is a literary analysis of the novel, San Manuel Bueno, mártir, by Miguel de Unamuno. This sample demonstrates my ability to analyze the rhetorical devices, themes, and symbolism of Spanish literary works and write about my findings in the target language.
Critical Thinking Essay: International Conflict
This essay is a critical thinking paper that discusses the topic of international conflict in terms of current events. This sample exemplifies my ability to approach and evaluate different cultures from a critical thinking perspective.
Literary Analysis: Sensemáya
This paper includes a formal analysis of literary devices and a personal evaluation of the message and meaning of the poem, Sensemayá, by Nicolás Guillén. This sample provides evidence of my ability to analyze another form of literature through effective writing in the Spanish language.
Linguistic Proficiency
Research Paper: Spanish Regions
This paper seeks to explore the similarities and differences between the seventeen autonomous regions of Spain, as well as analyze the ongoing Catalonia Independence Movement. This paper demonstrates a strong ability to conduct research, interpret my findings, and effectively write in my target language.
Oral Presentation: The Importance of Fantasy
This sample is a recorded presentation from Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Composition I that discusses the importance of imagination in childhood development and how this relates to two Spanish works. This recording displays my ability to articulately speak, read, listen, and write in Spanish.
Business Competency: Marketing
Market Research Project
This is a sample from an International Marketing group project in which we were given four countries to evaluate market potential for a selected brand. This project demonstrates my ability to evaluate and interpret the international market.
International Marketing Final Essay
This paper was written for a final project in International Marketing, in which students were allowed to select any topic to write about as long as they demonstrated what they had learned about marketing. I chose to discuss the similarities and differences between humans across the globe and how this knowledge can be utilized in marketing. Overall, this paper demonstrates my deep understanding of the core concepts and foundations of successful international marketing.