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Elizabeth Atencia-Oliden, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Spanish

World Languages

World Languages

Office: 41 - Room: Off. 108

480-461-7853

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM12:00 PM - 1:00 PM12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 
 

Online

Online

Online

 
By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment 

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

 

Classes Taught

Spring 2024

SPA101 Elementary Spanish I 4 Credits

Basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the Spanish language. Includes the study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: If you have previous knowledge of Spanish or you have taken high school Spanish classes, please contact the World Languages department (480-461-7031) to be placed in the appropriate level.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27000

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Closed

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.

Class 27000 Students may contact instructor at: elizabeth.atencia-oliden@mesacc.edu

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

Class 27000 Headphones, a microphone, webcam, and speakers are required.
28266

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 03/06/2024

Class Ended

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.

Students may contact instructor at: elizabeth.atencia-oliden@mesacc.edu

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

Class 28266 Headphones, a microphone, webcam, and speakers are required.
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
27912

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

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.

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

Students may contact instructor at: elizabeth.atencia-oliden@mesacc.edu

Class 27912 Headphones, a microphone, webcam and speakers are required for this course.

Spring Flex Start 2024

SPA102 Elementary Spanish II 4 Credits

Continued study of grammar and vocabulary of the Spanish language and study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Prerequisites: (A grade of "C" or better in SPA101 or SPA101AA), or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26991
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Class Started

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at elizabeth.atencia-oliden@mesacc.edu

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

Class 26991 Headphones, a microphone, webcam, and speakers are required.
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
33834

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024

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.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

Class 33834 Students may contact instructor at: elizabeth.atencia-oliden@mesacc.edu

Summer 2024

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
16857

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/28/2024 - 07/18/2024

Open

12 of 20
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 16857 Students may contact instructor at: elizabeth.atencia-oliden@mesacc.edu

Fall 2024

SPA101 Elementary Spanish I 4 Credits

Basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the Spanish language. Includes the study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: If you have previous knowledge of Spanish or you have taken high school Spanish classes, please contact the World Languages department (480-461-7031) to be placed in the appropriate level
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13644

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

12 of 20
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.

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Class 13644 Students may contact instructor at: elizabeth.atencia-oliden@mesacc.edu.
SPA102 Elementary Spanish II 4 Credits

Continued study of grammar and vocabulary of the Spanish language and study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Prerequisites: (A grade of "C" or better in SPA101 or SPA101AA), or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16114
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024
TuTh
12:30 PM - 2:10 PM

Open

19 of 22
Seats Available

Notes: This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.
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
14568

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

17 of 20
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.

Class 14568 Students may contact instructor at: elizabeth.atencia-oliden@mesacc.edu

Class 14568 A webcam, speakers, and microphone are required for this class.

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

Fall Flex Start 2024

SPA102 Elementary Spanish II 4 Credits

Continued study of grammar and vocabulary of the Spanish language and study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Prerequisites: (A grade of "C" or better in SPA101 or SPA101AA), or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13654
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
10/14/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Open

19 of 22
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Class 13654 Headphones, a webcam, a microphone and speakers are required.

Class 13654 Students may contact instructor at: elizabeth.atencia-oliden@mesacc.edu.
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
14829

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/14/2024 - 12/13/2024

Open

20 of 20
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.

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Class 14829 A webcam, speakers, and microphone are required for this class.

Class 14829 Students may contact instructor at: elizabeth.atencia-oliden@mesacc.edu

Degrees & Awards

Teaching Award 2000

Latin American Certificate (ASU)

Ph.D (ASU)

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