SPAN 007. Spanish for the Professions


This course offers students an introduction to the linguistic and cultural skills necessary for effective work in healthcare, business and legal professions in a Spanish-speaking setting within the United States or abroad. The course focuses on the development of functional use of Spanish within the professional contexts of healthcare, law and business, with an emphasis on vocabulary needed for the professional workplace, and grammar taught as a task-based practical skill. Students will analyze and discuss real-world scenarios where cultural and language differences can hinder effective communication. Students will also practice strategies for successful written and oral communication in such scenarios. This course can be taken at any point in your college career. 
Prerequisite: SPAN 004  or its equivalent.
Humanities.
1 credit.
Catalog chapter: Spanish   
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/spanish


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