Course description:
An advanced language and culture class that examines literature, documentary, films, journalistic articles and other media portraying the cultural, political, sociological and financial impact of Public Health issues in Latin America. Students’ linguistic competency is developed through discussion of the issues of public health. Grammar reviews, and weekly writing assignments. Students will also choose a specific project for a Public Health issue in Latin America and research its possible outcome and cultural, social, political, economic consequences.