Culture and Health Care

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

General Student Learning Outcomes

• Discuss interconnections among regions of the world, regarding cultural expectations for health and healthcare of diverse cultural populations. (GN 2)
• Locate, interpret, and evaluate information using diverse cultural frames and alternative perspectives to analyze healthcare issues on delivery of culturally competent nursing care to clients from diverse cultures. (GN 1, 3)
• Apply knowledge of cultural differences, one’s own personal biases that impact the healthcare of diverse cultural populations. (GN 1, 3)
• Explore social justice issues and environmental factors related to healthcare ethics, client self-determination, gender-role expectations in healthcare, healthcare technology, and access to care.
• Contrast cultural views of wellness, health promotion, illness, disease management and dying.

Global Nonwestern Student Learning Outcomes

• Interpret or evaluate information on diverse cultures. (Linked to General Education Learning Goal #1 Foundational skills)
• Describe interconnections among cultures, polities, and/or intellectual traditions of the world other than the dominant Euro-American ones. (Linked to General Education Learning Goal #3 Human histories, cultures, and self)
• Use diverse cultural frames of reference and alternative perspectives to analyze issues. (Linked to General Education Learning Goal #5 Personal, civic, and professional development)

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Applied Learning Activities	35%
Cultural Competence Knowledge Checks	25%
Culture, Access, and Health Equity Project	40%

Grading Scale:

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
100-95	A
94-92	A-
91-89	B+
88-86	B
85-83	B-
82-80	C+
79-77	C
76-74	C-
73-71	D+
70-68	D
67-65	D-
64 & below	F

Attendance/Participation:

Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.

Attendance is a critical component of this course and is factored into your overall grade. Active participation is essential for your learning and success in this class.

Planned Absences:If you know you will be absent, you are required to notify the instructor via email as soon as possible and before the scheduled date of absence.

Extenuating Circumstances:In cases of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances that require your absence, please inform the instructor via email as soon as possible. Include details about the situation and, if appropriate, provide supporting documentation.

Repeated unexcused absences or failure to notify the instructor may negatively impact your grade. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis for legitimate and documented reasons.

Your communication and proactive approach regarding attendance are greatly appreciated.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No required materials for purchase