Are you involved in the poultry industry and would like to learn basic Spanish for poultry? The Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence has partnered with AgvoKate for an 8-week (16 classes) online course beginning in September tailored specifically to the PA poultry industries. It is made up of the following:
1) Live but recorded classes so students can tune in when convenient for them
2) Two, one-hour live (and recorded) classes per week
3) Classes are interactive with in-class work and participation
4) Homework is assigned for reinforcement of the material
5) Registered students have 24/7 access to a password-protected site where all materials and recordings are hosted
6) Instructor is available for additional help throughout the courses
7) Culture lessons and Cultural Awareness is woven throughout the courses 8) Students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course after the final assessment is submitted
The Beginners Course is an introduction to the basics of the Spanish language, with a focus on vocabulary tailored specifically to the poultry industries. Students will learn the basics of reading, writing, and conversing in the Spanish language in the present tense and are able to form simple sentences by week three.
This course is for anyone within the poultry industry including but not limited to producers, veterinarians, industry representatives, plant workers, etc.
The cost to participate is being covered by a grant awarded from the Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence. The class will be limited to 50 people with registration opening on August 17th. The classes will begin on September 27 and conclude November 17th. Class will be every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST. Registration is open Wednesday, Aug. 17 through Wednesday, September 21.
