SPAN 208 Advanced Spanish for HealthCare II
This course is a continuation of Span 207 Advanced Spanish for Healthcare I with emphasis on oral communication, medical terminology, and cross-cultural awareness for students whose profession requires a working knowledge of Spanish. This course integrates structural reinforcement with practical dialogues, addressing scenarios commonly encountered by healthcare professionals in their workplaces. With a strong emphasis on oral and listening proficiency, students engage in immersive learning experiences to foster fluid conversation. Through comprehensive exploration, students gain insights into Hispanic perspectives on health, illness, and responses to various medical conditions and treatments¿all conducted in Spanish. Emphasis is placed on understanding the various language barriers that may occur with Spanish speaking patients and their effect on healthcare. Various reading and multimedia materials are used as a starting point for conversation related to Hispanic cultural traditions, health beliefs and values. Classroom sessions are dedicated to interactive, hands-on oral practice, centered around authentic dialogues that mirror typical provider-patient interactions. Designed for students in nursing, psychology, biomedical engineering, biology, and social work, prior Spanish experience is essential. Instruction is exclusively conducted in Spanish. Satisfies Intermediate Language requirement.
Course Equivalents: SPAN 208H Requirement Group: SPAN 207; (Grade of B- or better)
Cross Listed Courses
SPAN 208 &
SPAN 208H