SPAN 570 - Introductory Spanish for Medical Professionals

3 credits

This combination lecture and laboratory/skills course introduces essential medical vocabulary, practical reference information, and medical notes from a cross-cultural perspective. Basic language skills needed to conduct an interview with a Spanish speaking patient. Vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and pertinent cultural issues will be explored as well as techniques for eliciting information and sample interview questions.  Guest lecture speakers from the Medical community will address a variety of practical issues.