SPA-210 Introduction to Spanish for HealthcareProfessionals
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.
Prerequisites: Instructor permission and SPA-101
or equivalent placement.
Corequisites: HSC-397, HSC-106
Prerequisite
SPA-101 must be completed prior to registering for thiscourse.
Corequisite
HSC-106 and
HSC-397 must be taken concurrently with thiscourse.