VMW 105 Spanish in the Vineyard

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Covers practical Spanish terms and phrases specific to viticulture work. Surveys cultural information about Spanish speaking people. Includes pronunciation, technical vocabulary, greetings, and basic grammar.

Maximum number of credits course can be taken for: 3

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain rationale for use of Spanish in the vineyard.
Produce basic commands, questions and phrases in Spanish related to vineyard practices.
Comprehend clearly enunciated Spanish and respond appropriately.
Relate basic cultural information to vineyard workers.

Content Outline

Background
- Geography, origins of Spanish speaking peoples in Oregon
- Impact on the Oregon Economy
- Pruning and Trellis Maintenance
  - Nouns
  - Adjectives
  - Verbs
  - Adverbs
  - Conclusion
- Shoot Positioning and Canopy Management
  - Nouns
  - Adjectives
  - Verbs
  - Adverbs
  - Conclusion
- Spraying
  - Nouns
  - Adjectives
  - Verbs
  - Adverbs
  - Conclusion
- Harvest and Fruit Thinning
  - Nouns
  - Adjectives
  - Verbs
  - Adverbs
  - Conclusion