This semester, Duke students examined how language and culture impact health beliefs and behaviors in French and Spanish-speaking countries around the world. As part of the half-credit course, Voices in Global Health, students explored the links between culture, language and health through case studies, personal narratives, documentaries and interviews recorded in the foreign language.
Watch the video to learn more about the course from instructors Deborah Reisinger and Joan Clifford, and hear from the students who participated.
Next fall, the course will be offered in Arabic, French and Spanish.
Arabic Tutorial GLHLTH 270T-1, taught by Maha Houssein
French Tutorial GLHLTH 270T-3, FREN270T, taught by Deb Reisinger
Spanish Tutorial GLHLTH 270T-6, SPAN 270T, taught by Joan Clifton
