SPA-210 Introduction to Spanish for Healthcare
This study abroad course provides a linguistic
and cultural foundation for beginning and
intermediate Spanish learners to communicate with
Spanish-speaking patients and co-workers in
healthcare settings. Students will learn to use
appropriate vocabulary to ask questions about
pain and illness, to discuss common ailments, and
to offer simple advice. This course also will
help students develop cultural awareness through
readings and discussions about the host country's
cultural belief systems related to illness and
health.
Prerequisite
SPA-101 must be completed prior to taking this course. Instructor permission is required.
Corequisite
HSC-106 and HSC-397 must be taken concurrently with this course.