Learning objectives
Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, theories and models presented in the course.
Demonstrate an ability to analyze and explain OB-related situations and organizational practice in an organisation, using concepts and theoretical approaches that we address in the course.
Use the concepts, theories and models addressed in the course to formulate effective solutions to OB-related problems or situations in an organization.
Present written discussion, analysis and solutions in a well-structured style, targeted to a specific audience.
Co-taught with: Professor Alan Irwin, Assistant Professor Pedro Monteiro (current course coordinator), Dr. Fabian Müller, and Dr. Nicholas Haagensen.
This course is designed to introduce non-native Spanish-speaking students to basic functional proficiency in Spanish with an emphasis on vocabulary development. Students learn basic conversational topics, such as greetings and farewells, making descriptions of yourself and others, finding out information, talking about one’s family, ordering food, identifying personal belongings, identifying public buildings and places, making plans, making purchases, etc. The course enhances four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The emphasis is on student-student and student-teacher interactions to simulate real-world situations.
Chicago Public Schools
Four pairs of enthusiasts of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture want to explore the Spanish-speaking world: its people, its cities, its regions, and its cultures. Because of this, they have decided to travel to different countries in order to discover and show unique aspects of each place. In each country, the four teams compete, taking on different desafíos, or challenges, that they must complete.
Course objectives
Communicate effectively in more than one language in order to function in a variety of situations for multiple purposes
Interact with cultural competence and understanding
Connect with other disciplines and acquire information and diverse perspectives in order to use the language to function in academic and career-related situations
Develop insight into the nature of language and culture in order to interact with cultural competence
Communicate and interact with cultural competence in order to participate in multilingual communities
Chicago Public Schools
This course is designed to introduce non-native French-speaking students to basic functional proficiency in French with an emphasis on vocabulary development. Students have many opportunities to experience and learn about the francophone world through authentic media and develop their communication skills in real world scenarios. The course enhances four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The emphasis is on student-student and student-teacher interactions to simulate real-world situations.
Chicago Public Schools