Coursework
Majoring in Language and International Business, my coursework has allowed me to explore the interconnection of language, culture, and business practices on a global scale. Through a diverse range of courses in Language, Culture & Literature, core business subjects, and other relevant sources, I have gained valuable insights into cross-cultural communication, global markets, and the strategic aspects of international business. This portfolio showcases the depth of my academic journey, highlighting the knowledge and skills I’ve developed in these key areas and their application to real-world business challenges.
Language Courses
FR 2010 Intermediate French
The first intermediate French course that focuses on conversation, writing, and diction in a more natural and conversational manner through literary and cultural perspectives.
FR 3160 French for International Business
This course focuses on experiencing a cross-cultural understanding of the French business world, including business practices and professional business writing in French.
FR 2020 Intermediate French
This course focuses on improving the ability to read nontechnical French texts quickly, while continue to develop written, oral, and speaking skills
MONT 3505W Writing in French
This course teaches students essential writing techniques for academic and personal texts, focusing on various styles and rhetorical devices, with regular assignments that can be revised for improvement.
Culture and Literature Courses
CIV SUD 310 Civilisation du Sud de la France
This course focuses on the discovery and analysis of the history of Southern France along with its place and contributions to modern European society
FR 4980 French for International Business II
This course offers a focused study on a chosen aspect of French literature, language, or culture specifically in the realm of the French business world.
LAIB 4000 Language and International Business Internship
This course is a required internship offering three credits, where students work a minimum of 140 hours with an international company either in the U.S. or abroad, and may choose to register for one or two credits during the internship, with the remaining credits completed while writing the final report in their target language
Business Courses
ACCT 2010 Financial or Managerial Accounting Concepts
Introduction to principle accounting concepts with application using real-world examples of financial data and financial statements.
MKT 4270 International Marketing
The study of marketing through an international lens with emphasis on applying marketing concepts through a modified perspective catering to different environments.
LAIB 1270 Intro to International Business
This course provides an overview of international business and associated career paths, with a focus on practical insights and applications in the tourism, agriculture, and textile sectors.
MGT 2010 Principles of Management
This course explores management’s role in the economy, covering key management functions, organizational principles, and workplace behavior.
MKT 3010 Principles of Marketing
This course covers the basics of how businesses plan, price, promote, and deliver products and services.
ECON 2110 Principles of Microeconomics
This course introduces economic thinking and its use in analyzing how consumers and businesses make decisions, covering topics such as market structures, global trade, and the effects of various public policies.
MATH 1020 Business Calculus I
This course introduces basic ideas of calculus, like graphs, derivatives, and integrals, with simple examples from everyday life and different fields like science and business.
MGT 3030 International Business Management
Analysis of the global environment of an interconnected business world, and the differences between major political economies.
MKT 3020 Consumer Behavior
Analysis of group behavioral science and its the application to the world of marketing, along with its implications for businesses.
ECON 2120 Principles of Macroeconomics
This course builds on ECON 2110 by applying core economic concepts to examine overall economic performance, focusing on factors that influence inflation, unemployment, and growth, with special attention to the roles of fiscal and monetary policy in financial markets.
MATH 2070 Business Calculus II
This course introduces calculus with several variables, including derivatives, optimization, and multiple integrals, using examples from management and business.
PRTM 3420 Intro to Tourism and Event Management
This course provides an overview of the tourism industry, covering its history, scope, impacts, trends, and the role of events as attractions.
Other Relevant Courses
EDSA 3900 Skills for Student Leaders
Introduction to theories and real-world applications of student leadership and development on campus, as well as developing leadership skills and utilization of available resources on campus
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Ethics
This course explores the nature of ethics, key ethical issues, and different approaches to ethical reasoning.
PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology
This course introduces the study of behavior, covering topics like biological bases, learning, motivation, perception, human development, and how these principles apply to areas like education and relationships.
PRTM 3500 Mental Health Crisis in PRTM
This course encourages students to critically analyze the global impact of Sport for Development, focusing on mental health, psychosocial learning, and diverse program models, while emphasizing ethical decision-making and perspective-shifting processes for positive outcomes.
GEOL 1010 Physical Geology
This course examines the minerals and rocks that make up Earth’s crust, their origins, transformations, and the geological processes that shape the Earth.
PSYC 3060 Human Sexual Behavior
This course explores sexual behavior from psychological, behavioral, and cultural perspectives, including evolutionary, historical, and cross-cultural viewpoints.
PHIL 3260 Science and Technology in Society
This course examines the relationship between science and values, covering topics such as the ethical duties of scientists, the role of value judgments in science, and the impact of social and political values on scientific practice.
COMM 2500 Public Speaking
Practice and development of public speaking skills as it relates to certain audiences, environments, and understanding the skills of communication
POSC 1040 Introduction to Comparative Politics
This course introduces comparative politics in the post-Cold War era, focusing on theories and topics like democracy, political ideologies, party systems, and government structures.
SOC 3940 Sociology of Mental Illness
This course examines mental illness as a social phenomenon, focusing on cultural and social influences, mental health care settings, legal issues, patient-therapist relationships, and interventions as forms of social control.
PAS 3010 Intro to Pan African Studies
This course explores the African American experience from an Afrocentric perspective, covering the history from colonial America to the present.