Coursework

The courses listed below reflect what I have studied the past four years. I have divided my courses into three respective categories: language-oriented instruction, culture and literature courses, and business courses. Please read the descriptions below each class to see how they each impacted my education.

Language-Oriented Instruction

SPAN 2010: Intermediate Spanish (Clemson)

This was an intermediate course that was designed to enhance the student’s listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills beyond the elementary level. This class placed a large emphasis on vocabulary and grammar.

SPAN 2020: Intermediate Spanish (Clemson)

Continuation of SPAN 2010.

SPAN 3020: Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Composition (Clemson)

This was an intermediate course that focused on building student’s grammar within writing and speaking. This class included many composition and grammar assignments.

SPAN 3050: Intermediate Spanish Conversation/Composition I (Clemson)

This class was based on weekly discussions about short films, stories, and topics that were happening in Latin America and Spain. This course placed a large emphasis on being able to conversate in Spanish and practicing vocabulary and comprehension.

SPAN 3160: Spanish for International Business I (Clemson)

This class focused on Spanish business vocabulary and business practices. The main project of this class was to create a business plan for a company in a Spanish speaking country.

SPAN 4160: Spanish for International Business II (Seville)

This class is a continuation of SPAN 3160. However, since I took this class in Seville there was more of an emphasis on the Spanish office culture. We also learned about interviewing practices in Spain, local business vocabulary, and professional communication at an advanced level of Spanish.

SPAN 3140: Hispanic Linguistics (Clemson)

This class focused on the theory and practice of the Spanish language. The areas covered were phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, and linguistic change.

Culture and Literature Courses

SPAN 3070: The Hispanic World: Spain (Seville)

Taking SPAN 3070 while abroad in Seville allowed me to learn about Spanish culture while going to many historical places in person during class. This course introduced me to the earliest history of Spanish civilization and explains the fundamentals of the formation of the society throughout time.

SPAN 3040: Introduction to Hispanic Literary Forms (Seville)

This course explored Hispanic literary forms while discussing their background and meaning in the Spanish language. I learned to expand my Spanish understanding to the subject of literature. Since I took this class in Seville, I got the opportunity to explore some famous Andulusian literature places such as Antonio Machado’s birthplace.

SPAN 4030: Spanish American Women Writers (Clemson)

This was a discussion based class where we analyzed and discussed different pieces of literature and films written by Spanish and Latin women. Female empowerment, feminist psychology, and connections between literature and culture in Hispanic communities were large topics of discussion.

SPAN 4050: International Trade, Film, and Literature (Clemson)

This was a discussion based class where we analyzed and discussed different pieces of literature and films made in Spanish speaking countries. Discussions were based on topics such as business practices, politics, economics, and how the literature/film are connected to Hispanic communities.

Business Courses

MATH 1020: Business Calculus I (Clemson)

This class explored the various math skills used in the business industry. We learned to calculate the basic concepts of financial management and general business transactions.

ACCT 2010: Financial Accounting Concepts

This class introduced me to the basic fundamentals of financial accounting. I learned to properly analyze and process financial data in order to properly organize information.

MATH 2070: Business Calculus II (Clemson)

Continuation of MATH 1020.

ECON 2110: Principles of Microeconomics (Clemson)

This class introduced me to the basic concepts of microeconomics and economics in general to build the foundation for more advanced classes.

MGT 2010: Principles of Management (Clemson)

This class served as an introduction to the basic tenements of general management. It examined the theory and organization of efficient management. We discussed decision making, critical thinking, and leadership.

ECON 2120: Principles of Macroeconomics (Clemson)

This class served as an introduction to various economic concepts on the single economy scale.

MKT 3010: Principles of Marketing (Clemson)

This class served as an introduction to the basic tenements of marketing including the role of marketing in the business industry and its influence on society.

ENGL 3040: Business Writing (Clemson)

This class gave an introduction to audience, context, purpose, and writing strategies for texts common in professional settings: memoranda, letters, reports, and proposals.

MKT 3020: Consumer Behavior (Clemson)

This class took a psychological approach in examining marketing analysis and strategy. We examined individual and group behavioral science patterns and concepts that influence consumer decision making.

MKT 4270: International Marketing (Clemson)

This course explored how various elements and principles of the marketing industry differ across different cultural climates. This class emphasized the importance of cultural literacy in business’ marketing tactics.

MGT 4230: International Business Management (Clemson)

This course expanded upon basic management knowledge by exploring the various factors that make up international business management. We examined analysis, international strategy, and control required in international businesses.

ECON 3100: International Economics (Clemson)

This course introduced me to the process of international commerce. Topics covered included basic theory of trade and exchange rates, institutional and legal environment, current policy issues.

ECON 3020: Money and Banking (Clemson)

This course provided an introduction to the money and banking system within the US and abroad. There was a special emphasis placed on monetary theory and the current problems of monetary policy.

MGT 4000: Management of Organizational Behavior (Clemson)

This course is currently in progress. This class provided me with a framework for understanding how behavior within business organizations are managed for maximum efficiency. There is an emphasis on integrating management theory with recent developments in behavioral sciences with distinct management applications.

MKT 4230: Promotional Strategy (Clemson)

This course was focused on learning the promotion and communication function of the marketing mix. Attention was given to communication theory and promotion’s relation to mass and interpersonal communication. Factors a

Minor Courses (Psychology)

PSYC 3060: Human Sexual Behavior (Clemson)

This course focused on the psychophysiological, behavioral, and cultural points of view of human sexual behavior. The evolutionary, historical, and cross-cultural perspectives were also discussed.

PSYC 3570: Psychology and Culture (Clemson)

This class introduced me to the study of cultural values and their influence on cognition and behavior. We discussed the ways culture influences perception, emotions, development, interpersonal relations, and health.

PSYC 3700: Personality Psychology (Clemson)

Class currently in progress. This class focused on the different historical and contemporary differences in individual’s behavior, health, coping, and motivation. Topics covered included personality development and structure, personality assessment, cross-cultural issues, and applications of personality psychology.

PSYC 3830: Abnormal Psychology (Clemson)

This course gave me an introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. We discussed the current diagnostic standards for mental disorders as a framework for understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatments of the most commonly observed maladaptive behaviors.

PSYC 3890: Forensic Psychology (Clemson)

This course taught me about different types of criminal offenders and the psychology behind why they commit the crimes they do. This class allowed me to develop an understanding of forensic psychology as it is applied to criminal behavior and the criminal justice system. Topics included theories of crime, eyewitness memory, child witnesses, jury decision making, and identifying risk factors for violence.