SPANISH FOR NURSING

SPANISH 318

Teaches professional oral and written Spanish communication skills for use in the setting of a pharmacy to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. Conducted entirely in Spanish. A minimum of three semesters of undergraduate Spanish coursework recommended.

SPANISH 319

Intensive oral and written practice in major areas of Spanish professional usage. Each offering will focus on an important field in which students tend to apply their language skills (journalism, commerce, medicine, law, social services, etc.).

SPANISH 101

All basic language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Requires no previous knowledge of Spanish.

SPANISH 103

Accelerated introduction to Spanish language practice through writing, reading, speaking and listening. Course equivalent toSPANISH 101and102.

SPANISH 328

Focuses on the study of medical Spanish terminology and the cultural issues related to successful interactions with Spanish-speaking patients and their families in the clinical encounter. Introduces a wide array of vocabulary particular to the medical field, as well as a cultural understanding of medicine and illness in the Spanish-speaking world. Prepares to work with Spanish-speaking patients in future careers in medicine, nursing, social work, translation/interpretation, or mental health settings. Addresses cultural issues that may affect the clinical encounter with Spanish-speaking patients and their families.