Medical Communication in Korean

Catalog description

Medical Communication in Korean aims to develop students’ essential communication skills, intercultural competence, and knowledge to successfully engage in Korean for medical purposes. This task-supported curriculum content includes (1) fundamental language skills necessary to perform various tasks in the medical field and (2) knowledge and competence in Korea’s medical professions, industry, and culture. Students will further hone their interactional and intercultural competence by engaging in a variety of assignments, such as role plays, presentations, and a project. Topics include basic medical terminology related to symptoms and treatments; essential communication strategies regarding patient care and consultations; and associated topics such as traditional Korean medicine and remedies, medical tourism in Korea, etc. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to obtain the Intermediate High level of proficiency based on the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale.