This course facilitates the development of aural and reading comprehension skills using material from varied sources on topics related to the culture of the languages being studied. Emphasis will be placed on the reinforcement of language structures, vocabulary and idiom.
This course will train students to identify and analyse specific literary genres and their related backgrounds through studying and researching selected extracts from representative works. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in critical thinking.
This course facilitates the further development of aural and reading comprehension skills using material from varied sources on topics related to the culture of the languages being studied. Emphasis will be placed on the reinforcement of language structures, vocabulary and idiom.
This course allows students to begin an in-depth study of a text related to a specific theme. They will read and analyse the text identifying and critiquing the sociological, psychological and other features used in the exposition of the specified theme. Excerpts from a second text will also be examined.
This course reviews and builds upon language structure and grammatical skills previously acquired to ensure a good foundation before undertaking the more specialized aspects of the Business Communication modules. The emphasis is placed on task-based language learning to develop written proficiency in areas of personal interest and in familiar contexts relevant both to countries of the target language and the Caribbean.
This course will train students to identify and analyse, in Spanish, specific literary genres and their related backgrounds through studying and researching selected extracts from representative works. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in critical thinking.
This course allows students to begin an in-depth study of a text related to a specific theme. Using the target language, they will read and abalyse the text, and identidfy and critique the sociologica, psychological and other features used in the exposition of the specific theme.
This course allows students to begin an in-depth study of a second text related to a specific theme. Using the target language, they will read and abalyse the text, and identidfy and critique the sociologica, psychological and other features used in the exposition of the specific theme.
This course is a follow-up to SPNH 141 and 240. It reviews the text and themes previously studied and explores additional material that will broaden perspectives and deepen insights.
This course reviews and builds upon language and oral skills previously acquired to ensure a good foundation before undertaking the more specialized aspects of the Business and Tourism Programme. Emphasis is placed on the development and reinforcement of oral proficiency, in the target language, in matters of personal interest and in familiar situations in contexts relevant both to countries of the target language and the Caribbean.
This course develops oral skills for communication, in the target language, in the business environment with emphasis on situations of a professional nature.
This course further develops, in the target language, oral skills for communication in the various sectors of the Hospitality/Tourism Industry. The course also includes a fieldwork component in tour guiding.
This course develops proficiency, in the target language, both for aural interpretation and oral production. Emphasis is placed on critical and creative thinking and on in-depth exploration of communication through the media.
This course prepares students for accurate writing of the target language using materials from varied sources on topics of interest of young people. Intensive practice in appropriate manipulation of the language structures, vocabulary and idiom is an essential feature of this course. Emphasis will be placed on the reinforcemeny of the structures, vocabulary and idiom used in SPNH 160.
This course is a follow-up to SPNH 170. Emphasis will be placed on developing writing skills in accurately manipulating and paraphrasing the target language in reading comprehensions, summaries and essays. Through comprehensive reviews and expansion of relevant language structures, vocabulary and idiom this course will also provide reinforcement for SPNH 161.
This is a follow-up game to SPNH 171. It exposes students to more complex text on topical issues, helping them master a wider range of structures, vocabulary and idioms. It alos seeks to increase their skills in accuarely manipulating the target language through varied comprehension and written expression activities. This course also provides reinforcement for language and skills used in SPNH 220.
This course is a follow-up to SPNH 230. Students use target language to further extens their knowledge of complex contemparary and speaking the target language, while extending the students' knowledge of complex issues. This course also provides reinforcement for language and skills used in SPNH 231.
This course is designed to acquaint students with specialised areas in financial accounting, as well as to give a more in-depth study of financial statements of different types of business. Partnership dissolution will be examined. Different forms of amalgamations and take-overs will be examined. Cash Flow analysis will be extended to incorporate more complex areas, especially those concerning limited companies. Students will then be required to prepare final accounts for limited companies in a form that is suitable for publication. The course concludes with an investigation into the ethical issues affecting businesses
This course introduces the principles of communication and provides an opportunity to apply the techniques presented. Furthermore, it is designed to extend communication skills to professional situations and to highlight the peculiarities of oral communication.