French For Professions (309-0-20)
Topic
French for Health Professions
Instructors
Aude Raymond
847/467-3929
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-125
Meeting Info
University Hall 101: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 12:20PM
Overview of class
How do healthcare systems and approaches to wellness differ across cultural and linguistic contexts? This course is designed especially for students planning a career in the health professions, global health, and/or public health." In this course, students will gain knowledge of the different models of healthcare systems in Francophone countries as well as familiarity with some specific terminologies and grammatical structures employed in the field. Using communicative and task-based approaches, students will discuss current issues, examine and reflect on ethical beliefs and values, through topics such as healthcare access, terminal illness, the use of technology etc.
Class discussions and activities as well as written assignments will be based on videos, press articles, and on the reading of a short novel related to the medical field. Students will research topics and share their findings through oral presentations. They will also explore their personal area of interest in the field.
Students' testimonies: "This course teaches so much not just about the technical aspects of health and healthcare, but also provides a well-rounded approach to the French language and the cultures of Francophone countries. Taking this course allowed me to expand my vocabulary, practice my reading and oral comprehension skills, and perfect my presentation techniques through exploring my own topics of interest. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in healthcare or even just French language and culture!"
"I really appreciated taking a French class such as this one. For the most part, I've never really encountered coursework in French that integrates my passions in my both major and my intended career path. This course allowed for that intersection, and not only taught me more about the various domains and approaches in medicine, but also emphasized the perspectives of the people involved, which I believe is very important to understand working in a field that is very reliant on human services."
Registration Requirements
French 202
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students will have:
· Developed oral and written comprehension of audio/video documents and articles written for professionals and for the general public.
· Built up specific vocabulary to discuss topics in the Medical Sciences.
· Strengthen French grammatical skills through written assignments and oral activities in context.
· Gained a cultural understanding of the health care systems and practices in various francophone countries.
· Explored more in depth a specific area of healthcare of their choosing.
Evaluation Method
Class preparation and participation, oral presentations, quizzes, written assignments, final project, portfolio.
Class Materials (Required)
· Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, Oscar et la dame rose (Magnard, 2006) ISBN-10: 2210754909
· Audio, videos, press articles, available through Canvas
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have completed FRENCH 202-0 or a test score of 5 in AP French. Other students may register with instructor permission.