Spanish for Medical Interpretation

Catalog description

This course is part of an intermediate advanced sequence focusing on (mainly) advanced oral intercultural skills in Spanish language oriented to preparing students for the interaction with Spanish speaking patients with none or little English skills. Students will develop a strong cultural sensitivity to improve future patient-doctor communications, while reflecting on the role of medical interpreters in successful medical outcomes. An intensive speaking, translating and interpreting training will help to strengthen students' knowledge of language and their confidence in its use.