{"id":6500,"date":"2024-07-11T15:40:41","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T15:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=6169"},"modified":"2025-02-11T11:40:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T16:40:49","slug":"unase-a-nosotros-wilmu-debuts-business-communications-in-a-new-spanish-immersion-format","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2024\/07\/11\/unase-a-nosotros-wilmu-debuts-business-communications-in-a-new-spanish-immersion-format\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a1\u00danase a Nosotros! 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That\u2019s why Wilmington University is introducing its second core College of Business course in Spanish immersion format: Business Communications, BBM 320.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;WilmU is offering a fantastic opportunity for students to enhance their language skills while learning vital business communication strategies in a real-world context,&#8221; says <strong>Dr. Sandy Flores<\/strong>, a bilingual leadership development professional who will teach the Spanish immersion section. &#8220;I highly encourage all interested students to consider enrolling in this course and take advantage of this unique learning experience.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for students who speak both Spanish and English but prefer instruction in Spanish, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/advising\/7courseoptions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new Online Live course<\/a> will be offered in Fall 2024, Block 2, as part of a growing bilingual curriculum. In 2023, WilmU launched its <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2023\/08\/08\/inmersion-en-espanol-wilmu-is-pleased-to-offer-principles-of-management-in-spanish-and-online-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">first Spanish immersion section<\/a> of Principles of Management, BBM 201.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Being Bilingual&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBeing bilingual increases not only cultural awareness but also improves academic performance,\u201d says <strong>Dr. Guillermina Gonzalez<\/strong>, the assistant chair of undergraduate business programs. \u201cIt increases your chances of being hired. Being bilingual implies that you have a lot more to offer and, therefore, you have better job prospects.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spanish immersion section of Business Communications features instruction in Spanish with assignments, readings and student presentations in English. It\u2019s ideal for people who want to increase their comprehension or improve language acquisition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn talking to potential students, the minute they know this option is available, they are interested, not only Latinos,\u201d says Dr. Gonzalez. \u201cIt\u2019s a wise decision to speak Spanish these days in the U.S.\u201d because the Latino population is the largest minority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master Valuable Communication Skills&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This core <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/indexb.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College of Business (COB)<\/a> course and its credits can be applied to all COB certificates and select undergraduate degree programs, including Accounting, Applied Business, Marketing and Organizational Leadership. You&#8217;ll learn to master oral and written communication skills \u2014 such as writing reports, preparing effective presentations and following business etiquette \u2014 while embracing diversity and inclusion. Other key topics include overcoming communication barriers and examining cross-cultural communication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Online Live format means \u201cyou are not only interacting with the instructor but also with fellow classmates, which enhances the experience a great deal,\u201d says Dr. Gonzalez, who describes Dr. Flores as caring and prepared. \u201cShe understands the culture. She speaks the language, is easily relatable. What else can you ask for from an instructor, frankly?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And Dr. Flores can&#8217;t wait to begin. \u201cThis is going to be so exciting!\u201d she says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u00a1Comunicaciones de Negocios, BBM 320, ahora con nuevo formato de inmersi\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol! 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