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CIL 1500

TRANSCULTURAL LEARNING THROUGH COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS (2 cr.)

The purpose of this course is to enhance your self-awareness and ability to function in groups, including the transdisciplinary healthcare team. The emphasis is on the development of culturally competent communication and an understanding of and commitment to social justice issues as they relate to you as an individual, as a healthcare worker, and as a member of society. A service learning experience is incorporated into the class to provide opportunities to practice transcultural communication and to explore the impact of various social justice issues in the local community.