French Healthcare

3 units

This course provides an introduction to French for Health Professionals as well as a survey of the French public health system. By acquiring a specialized vocabulary, students learn to interpret interactions between doctors and patients in a variety of medical settings. At the same time, they learn about public health policies and their application in the city of Nice. Through extensive discussions with experts in the field of medicine and public health, students will gain authentic expertise in a universal health system considered by the WHO to be one of the best in the world. Taught in French with readings in English. Prereq: approximately three years of high school French or two semesters of college French (the equivalent).