Elizabeth Atencia-Oliden, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Spanish

Office: 41 - Room: Off. 108

480-461-7853

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
	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 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			Class Started
13644	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.
13652	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024			Closed
13652	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 13652 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 EF 2W	In Person Lecture	08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024	TuTh	12:30 PM – 2:10 PM	Class Started
16114	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			Class Started
14568	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.

Spring 2025

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.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
26497	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025			Open 7 of 22 Seats Available
26497	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 26497 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 26497 Headphones, a microphone, webcam, and speakers are required. Students may contact the instructor at elizabeth.atencia-oliden@mesacc.edu
27570	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/13/2025 – 03/05/2025			Open 16 of 22 Seats Available
27570	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 27570 Headphones, a microphone, webcam, and speakers are required. 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
26488	Dobson Campus EF 2S	In Person Lecture	01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025	MoWe	10:30 AM – 12:10 PM	Open 12 of 24 Seats Available
26488	Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

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
27278	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025			Open 16 of 22 Seats Available
27278	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 27278 Headphones, a microphone, webcam and speakers are required for this course.

Spring Flex Start 2025

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
28839	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025			Open 21 of 22 Seats Available
28839	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 28839 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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