Spanish for Healthcare Professions Minor

This course introduces a consideration of personal worldview, faith, and the discipline of Spanish, including literary studies and writing in Spanish. It is also designed to introduce students to the basic skills necessary for academic success in the discipline of Spanish and to provide students with an overview of the discipline, including requirements of the major and expectations of the professions in which that major may be applied. (1 Units)

This course is designed to introduce the non-native Spanish speaking student to basic vocabulary, phrases, and cultural considerations necessary to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers in a healthcare setting. The course will prepare students to perform daily activities and tasks such as collecting and assessing a medical history, assessing health risks, and making appointments with Spanish speaking patients. There is no language prerequisite for the course, but students may find prior language learning experience useful. Students wishing to acquire general conversational skills or fluency in Spanish should enroll in traditional Spanish language classes. (3 Units)

This course is designed for students who have learned basic Spanish phrases and vocabulary relevant to healthcare professions. The course will afford students the opportunity to perform daily activities and tasks such as collecting and assessing a medical history, assessing health risks, making appointments, etc. with Spanish speaking patients in a public health setting. This course involves regular field experience in public healthcare setting. Prerequisite: SPA110 or SPA115 (3 Units)

A study of the fundamentals of the Spanish language. Emphasis is on the ability to write, read, speak, and understand simple Spanish through a variety of activities, both in and out of the classroom, homework assignments, and language lab participation. Must pass with a C- or better to continue in SPA 125. (3 Units)

Completion of the fundamentals of the Spanish language with emphasis upon correct pronunciation and mastery of a practical vocabulary. Practice on oral and written expression through a variety of activities, both in and out of the classroom, homework assignments, and language lab participation. Simple study of Hispanic civilization. Prerequisite: SPA110 or SPA115 (3 Units)

A review of Spanish grammar with special emphasis upon idiomatic language and verb forms. Conversation, translation, composition, and collateral reading of modern Spanish prose. Prerequisite: SPA120 or SPA125 (3 Units)

Review of advanced grammar with emphasis on speaking, writing, and reading in Spanish. Classroom and homework activities emphasize communicating in Spanish. Classes will be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA125 or SPA120 (3 Units)

This course is designed specifically for speakers of Spanish who can communicate well orally but have little formal training in Spanish, particularly in writing it. The class emphasizes activities that acquaint students with Spanish in its written form and expands students' overall knowledge of the language. This course will review the principles of Spanish grammar, emphasizing their application to composition. Cannot receive credit for both SPA 223 and SPA 230. Prerequisite: SPA130 or SPA115 or SPA125 (3 Units)

Study of the application of linguistic skills in a professional setting. Practice in conversational and writing skills applicable to the workplace. Prerequisite: SPA223 or SPA305 or SPA230 (3 Units)

This course is for students in medical fields who will often come into contact with Spanish speaking persons in medical situations both in their professions and during preparation for these professions. This course is designed to prepare students for such situations focusing on the correct use of medical terminology in Spanish. Students will be able to interview patients and record their medical histories accurately and completely, as well as explain correctly, and in a culturally appropriate way to this type of patient the medical tests and procedures needed. Emphasis will be placed on terms most commonly used in communication between a health care provider and a patient. Prerequisite: SPA223 or SPA230 (3 Units)

This course will serve as an introduction to translation theory and practice between Spanish and English. Emphasis is placed on practical simultaneous interpretation. The course will also provide an introduction to Spanish linguistics and will give a general overview of phonology, morphology, and comparative English/Spanish syntax. Prerequisite: SPA223 or SPA230 (3 Units)