Spanish for the Health Professions

Designed for students looking to work in the health and related professions who wish to acquire the basic tools for effective communication in Spanish. Assumes no prior knowledge of Spanish and allows students to focus on acquiring relevant vocabulary, some basic grammar, and cultural competency with the goal of facilitating basic communication with Spanish speakers. Students practice using these communicative skills within the context of specific professional situations. Includes a brief introduction to the cultures of the hispanophone world. Taught in English. This class is not open to Spanish majors or minors and does not fulfill the CCNY language requirement.