Students will be introduced to the basics of Japanese, (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) with an emphasis on comprehension and speaking. Vocabulary used in everyday communication in the workplace, school, and common social situations will be covered. Contemporary Japanese society will be addressed in class discussions and video presentations including, but not limited to art, education, film (in particular, animé), food, literature, music, sports, and technology. Japanese technological invention and know-how, as well as the unique challenges of doing business with the Japanese will be studied. Japanese guest speakers will be invited to share their expertise and experiences.

This course will introduce students to the Spanish language with an emphasis on the use of Spanish in the workplace. Students will learn to communicate with customers and other employees in Spanish with a focus on basic vocabulary words used in everyday interactions at the workplace. Topics covered include conversational skills as well as key principles of Spanish grammar and cultural traditions in Spanish-speaking countries.

This course will introduce students to the Spanish language with an emphasis on the use of Spanish in the workplace. Students will learn to communicate with Spanish speaking patient and family and other employees in Spanish with a focus on basic vocabulary words used in everyday interactions at the workplace. While each class will emphasize conversational skills, the course will also cover some key principles of Spanish grammar and provide some exposure to a variety of cultural traditions in Spanish-speaking countries.