A Case Study of SPAN 3025: Advanced Spanish for Healthcare at the University of Minnesota Duluth--Strategy and Pedagogical Tools

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Title: A Case Study of SPAN 3025: Advanced Spanish for Healthcare at the University of Minnesota Duluth--Strategy and Pedagogical Tools
Language: English
Authors: Maureen Tobin Stanley
Source: Hispania. 2026 109(1):75-86.
Availability: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Inc. 900 Ladd Road, Walled Lake, MI 48390. Tel: 248-960-2180; Fax: 248-960-9570; e-mail: AATSPoffice@aatsp.org; Web site: http://www.aatsp.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Spanish, Languages for Special Purposes, College Second Language Programs, Second Language Instruction, Instructional Materials, Advanced Courses, Health Services
Geographic Terms: Minnesota
DOI: 10.1353/hpn.2026.a984952
ISSN: 0018-2133
2153-6414
Abstract: The University of Minnesota Duluth developed a medical Spanish class titled Advanced Spanish for Healthcare: Communication, Culture, and Ethics. This case study traces the trajectory of how this course was developed and how it was implemented with concomitant pedagogical tools. The course materials aim to further language skills, deepen intercultural competence and foster empathy. The respective sections pertain to strategic thinking in the creation of the class and the execution of the class.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1505698
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The University of Minnesota Duluth developed a medical Spanish class titled Advanced Spanish for Healthcare: Communication, Culture, and Ethics. This case study traces the trajectory of how this course was developed and how it was implemented with concomitant pedagogical tools. The course materials aim to further language skills, deepen intercultural competence and foster empathy. The respective sections pertain to strategic thinking in the creation of the class and the execution of the class.
ISSN:0018-2133
2153-6414
DOI:10.1353/hpn.2026.a984952