Introduction: The power of narratives for health care

Learning objectives:

At the end of this module, you will be able to: (unless otherwise specified, all learning objectives assume you will be able to do this in Spanish):
1. Explain how creative writing can help health professionals improve their work lives.
READ: Carol ScottConner, MD, Ph.D, MBA “Why creative writing?” (English, 7 pps)
Mariah Bohanon,  2019. “The evolving field of narrative medicine reaches the core of the human condition.”
(English, 2 pps)

2. Describe how storytelling helps humans make sense of their experiences,
both individually and collectively.

Learning activity/assessment:

Write a one-page history of your Spanish language learning/acquisition and your current writing practices and perspectives (Can also be done on a platform such as Flip or Padlet, both of them free apps for students to make, post, and view each others’ 2-3 minute videos. Like TikTok but school.)