Elizabeth Atencia-Oliden, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Spanish

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

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

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

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
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
12:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Class Started

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

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

3 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.

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

12 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.

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
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM

Open

10 of 24
Seats Available

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

11 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.

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

19 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 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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