Elizabeth Atencia-Oliden, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Spanish

Cultural Sciences and Communication

Cultural Sciences and Communication

Office: 41 - Room: Off. 108

480-461-7853

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
 
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
 
Online
Online
Online
 
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment
 

Online: Tuesday and Thrusday: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
                                 Wednesday:  12:00 - 1:00 pm
By appointment from Monday - Thursday   

 

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

SLC201 Introduction to Linguistics 3 Credits

Introduction to the study of language. Study of the nature and diversity of world languages, linguistic structures and functions of language, language variation, pragmatics and the learning/acquisition of first and second languages. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33815
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.

Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Spring 2027

SPA117 Health Care Spanish I 3 Credits

Basic conversational Spanish for health care workers or students. Emphasis on basic sentence structure, pronunciation and vocabulary used in health care settings. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
10978
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

17 of 22
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.

Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Class 10978 Headphones, a microphone, webcam and speakers are required for this course.

Degrees & Awards

Teaching Award 2000

Latin American Certificate (ASU)

Ph.D (ASU)

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