Examining the impact of human‐centered design in the language curriculum
A new framework for medical Spanish
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8937855 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lucía Sánchez‐Gilbert (0009-0008-5936-1093, Department of World Languages and Cultures Utah State University Logan Utah USA, corresponding author), Saadeddine Shehab (0000-0002-1276-1814, Siebel Center for Design University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign Champaign Illinois USA), Annie Abbott (Department of Spanish and Portuguese University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign Champaign Illinois USA) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 799-819 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-06 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Foreign Language Annals (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0015-718X • E-ISSN: 1944-9720 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/flan.70006 |
| OpenAlex | W4413023001 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 44 |
This mixed‐methods study examines the impact on student learning outcomes of integrating human‐centered design (HCD) in a college‐level medical Spanish course. The course contextualized language learning within a broader analysis of systemic factors contributing to health inequities and invited students to explore solutions to healthcare barriers affecting US Latinx communities. The study addresses two research questions: (1) How did the instructional toolkit support students' understanding of the interplay between language and culture in the health and wellness of US Latinx communities? and (2) What was the impact of the toolkit on student learning? Findings indicate that students enhanced their ability to communicate in Spanish about health‐related topics and deepened their understanding of how languages and cultures intersect with the health and wellness of US Latinx communities. The study highlights the potential of HCD as an effective pedagogical tool in language education across various levels and content areas
Curriculum · Language assessment · Linguistics · Mathematics education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Sociology · Discourse Analysis in Language Studies · Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare · Medicine · Philosophy · Psychology · Second Language Learning and Teaching
Mixed methodology
Thematic analysis.
Implications of Design Thinking in an EFL Classroom
Medical Spanish Standardization in U.S. Medical Schools
Elevating “Low” Language for High Stakes
Recognizing and Dismantling Raciolinguistic Hierarchies in Latinx Health
Perceived Anti-Immigrant Climate, Health Care Discrimination, and Satisfaction with Care Among US Latino Adults
Service-Learning Course Design for Languages for Specific Purposes Programs
An Overview of Medical Spanish Curricula in the United States
Assessment in Medical Spanish
Targeting Oral and Cultural Proficiency for Medical Personnel
University Students' Perceptions of Integrated Performance Assessment and the Connection Between Classroom Learning and Assessment
Developing a Spanish for Health Professions Course
Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA)
Co‐constructive feedback affordances in integrated performance assessment learner dyads
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |