Elizabeth Atencia-Oliden, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Spanish
Cultural Sciences and Communication
Office: 41 - Room: Off. 108
480-461-7853
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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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 | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
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33815
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Class Started |
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| SPA101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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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 |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Oral Communication [OCM] | ||||||
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15390
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Class Started |
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15394
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Class Started |
| SPA115 | Beginning Spanish Conversation I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Basic pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structures, and cultural awareness, necessary to develop speaking and listening skills in Spanish. Prerequisites: None. |
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17105
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
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Class Started |
| SPA117 | Health Care Spanish I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Basic conversational Spanish for health care workers or students. Emphasis on basic sentence structure, pronunciation and vocabulary used in health care settings. Prerequisites: None. |
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16152
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Class Started |
Spring 2027
| SPA101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Oral Communication [OCM] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10328
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 3 of 22 |
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10847
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 18 of 22 |
| SPA102 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 Credits | ||||
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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 permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Oral Communication [OCM] | ||||||
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10316
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
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MoWe
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10:30 AM – 12:10 PM
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Open 15 of 24 |
| SPA117 | Health Care Spanish I | 3 Credits | ||||
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Basic conversational Spanish for health care workers or students. Emphasis on basic sentence structure, pronunciation and vocabulary used in health care settings. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10978
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 11 of 22 |
Degrees & Awards
Teaching Award 2000
Latin American Certificate (ASU)
Ph.D (ASU)
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