Professors T. Smyth, A. Munoz Alarcon, & N. Dominguez

This learning Community links Spanish (SPA 01; 16, 1996) and Culinary Arts (CA 01; 1P, 3546) with an integrated seminar, (CA 5050; 1, 47673). This semester’s link theme will be an introduction to the kitchen with an emphasis on Spanish Language basics for communication in an urban kitchen environment.   In CA 01, students will develop basic kitchen skills and through the writing intensive piece, explore food’s connection with culture, demographics, and social policy in NYC restaurant kitchens. SPA 01 will focus in acquisition of basic vocabulary and the elements of grammar for conversation, comprehension, reading and writing with emphasis on correct pronunciation through intensive oral practice, use of language laboratory, and audio-visual materials. In CA 5050, students will practice applied Spanish for the workplace to facilitate basic communication with people whose native language is Spanish. Emphasis is on oral communication and career-specific vocabulary that targets hospitality service professions. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate at a basic level with native speakers and demonstrate cultural sensitivity. Strong emphasis will be on the knowledge and understanding of the Hispanic culture.