SPN2290

Spanish linguistics in trading and communication

(ART)

M Cordella

8 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisite SPN1020 or SPN1080

Synopsis: The communicative rules governing today0s trading in Spain and Hispanic America. Theoretical knowledge in pragmatics ie, language in use, and discourse analysis is explored to understand (1) particular discursive characteristics of the Hispanic speech which may influence deference, politeness, directness, indirectness linguistics behaviour (2) Spanish business communication and (3) cross-cultural communication in business.

Assessment: Research essay: 40% + Two tests, oral presentations and exercises: 60%