SPAN 226 Spanish for Health Science Course Overview
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Pablo de Olavide University
Location: Seville, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Spanish Language & Literature
Instruction in: Spanish
Course Code: SPAN 226
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: It is advisable to have the skills needed for Intermediate I (at a lexical and grammatical level) as well as know some forms of the past [present perfect tense (Pretérito perfecto), past simple (Pretérito indefinido) and Imperfect (Pretérito Imperfecto)]. Previous knowledge of basic markers [also (también), because (porque), when (cuando), therefore (por eso), first (primero), after (después), then (entonces), at the end (al final), suddenly (de repente)].
DESCRIPTION
The focus of the course will be on increasing vocabulary and developing both oral and written skills to attain effective communication skills in Spanish in the field of healthcare. Classes will be both theoretical and practical. Work in groups and pairs will be the basic tools of our teaching methodology and thus active participation will be required in order to promote interaction and increase fluidity in oral expression.