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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SPAN 315 - Reading and Writing for Healthcare Professionals

Credit(s): 3
READING & WRITING FOR HEALTHCA
Component: Lecture
Devoted to the analysis and creation of professional discourse in Spanish as well as the study of the cultural issues related to science, health, and healthcare in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will hone their reading and writing skills in the Spanish language and develop their understanding of the ways health, illness, and medicine are perceived in Spanish-speaking cultures. The course aims to prepare students for careers in medical and scientific fields.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: Two SPAN 2xx courses taught in Spanish.
College of Engineering Breadth: College of Engineering Breadth Requirement Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications