PHI 301 - Transcultural Experience in the Philippines

This course will be conducted in the Philippines and will focus on cross-cultural differences between the student’s culture and Philippine culture. The specific context of culture will focus on communication patterns and health care systems in the Philippines. Experiences will be based on caring communication across cultures. The course will include lectures and practicum experience. There will be tours of health care facilities. Insight into the Philippine culture will be gained by visiting major historical sites, recreational facilities and practicum experiences interacting with Filipinos and their families.

Co-requisite: PHI 300 - Nursing Experience in the Philippines.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.