SPAN 2070

Intermediate Spanish for the Medical and Health Professions

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

Provides a conversational grammar review, with dialogues, debates, compositions, and authentic readings on health-related themes. Special attention is given to relevant cultural differences and how cultural notions may affect medical care and communication between doctor and patient. The objective of 2070 is to provide practice in real-life application, such as taking a medical history, calming a patient, and how to speak to a Hispanic patient in a culturally acceptable manner. After this course, a student may take or SPAN 2095.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: SPAN 1230, LPS 56-64, Q on CASE exam.

Language Requirement Satisfies Option 1.

Comments Students who have taken SPAN 2000 or SPAN 2090 should speak to instructor.

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