care providers such as medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists,
nurses, medical technologists and administrators find themselves
dealing with communities and individuals with different cultural
called upon to work in various regions of the Sudan or even
abroad. They will need to develop professional skills and behaviors that
help them to deal with their patients intelligently and sensitively.
They have to
be socially and culturally competent. The medical curriculum of
Nile College includes inputs from various branches of the
social sciences that help students attain ‘cultural competence’.
which lies in the cross roads between African and middle eastern regions, has a rich
heritage and is culturally diverse. Studying Sudanese heritage and
culture aims at examining one’s ‘cultural assumptions’. Identifying
with one’s heritage should not make one prejudiced against any other
cultures and beliefs. Such studies provide health care professionals
with the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and social skills to
acquire ‘cultural competence’ and the
ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.
This is an essential component of
‘professionalism’, which includes ethical and professional skills
and behaviours essential for all health professions.
This course consists of a
series of keynote lectures delivered by eminent scholars who have
contributed substantially to Sudanese culture each in his or her
field. In their persons, they are expected to provide role
models through and their academic and professional excellence would
hopefully spur motivation in the minds and hearts of the young men and women
of this college.
Requirements & Assessment
Students will be expected
to attend all lectures and write a one page report typewritten
in Arabic or English on each keynote lecture including their
own comments and any additional material they can provide.
are also required to write a substantial essay on one area of
Sudanese culture based on one of the lectures they attended. The
essay will include additional material and should consist of 5-10
pages typewritten text (11/2
spacing, font 14 pt)
Students are also
required to visit at least three of the cultural places listed below and submit
a one-page description of each. :
Sudan National Museum.
Institute of African
and Asian Studies. University of Khartoum.
Sudan Culture Centre
Albajrawia site ,
Shendi, Nile valley state.
Karma Museum, Karma,
Students’ assessment will
be based on attendance, and quality of at least 10 essays and
four one-page reports. The reports and essays should be handed
in as a “portfolio” before the end of the semester .