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 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

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22351

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

10 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 22351 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected].

22358

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

18 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 22358 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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
24465
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM

Open

22 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
23201

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

18 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 23201 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.

Class 23201 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Degrees & Awards

Teaching Award 2000

Latin American Certificate (ASU)

Ph.D (ASU)

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