SPANISH
Level 1 with Dr. Maria Gomez WINTER: Wednesdays, January 11–March 15, 5:30– 7 pm • $140 SPRING: Wednesdays, April 12–May 24, 5:30pm– 7 pm • $98
Students will learn basic Spanish grammar, vocabulary, common expressions, greetings, and survival phrases, and discuss some cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries. Open to beginners and students who would like to refresh their knowledge of basic Spanish. The goal is to complete the first five units from the textbook during class. Dr. Maria Gomez is a public health researcher and expert advisor in community health. She has taught a variety of Spanish courses at the college and community levels. Required Text: Spanish Now! Level 1, 8th ed. (Publisher: Barron) by Ruth J. Silverstein. Please purchase your own copy of the text.
Level 2 with Jordan Yeager WINTER: Mondays, January 9–March 20 (no class January 16), 5:30– 7 pm • $140 SPRING: Mondays, April 10–May 22, 5:30pm– 7 pm • $98
We will continue to add vocabulary, verbs, and verb tenses. Students will apply skills learned in Spanish Level 1 and will engage in more active conversation, expressions, and general scenarios related to work, travel, business, health, ect. Jordan Yeager currently teaches Spanish at Lafayette High School. He has his B.A. in Spanish from Georgetown College, and his M.A. in Teaching of Languages from the University of Southern Mississippi. Required Text: Spanish Now! Level 1, 8th ed. (Publisher: Barron) by Ruth J. Silverstein. Please purchase your own copy of the text.
MEDICAL SPANISH BASICS
Level 1 with Dr. Maria Gomez Thursdays, January 19–March 9, 5:30– 7 pm • $98 • This class takes place at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing Effective communication is crucial in the provision of health. This class is designed to help healthcare workers communicate with Spanish-speaking populations. We will learn common phrases encountered in a clinical/medical interaction, such as patient instructions, common adjectives to describe levels of health issues, common phrases related to health and wellness, and the role of cultural beliefs in the provision of health. This class is appropriate for healthcare providers, students in the health field, public health professionals, and interested students. Basic knowledge of Spanish is preferred but not required. Dr. Maria Gomez is a public health researcher and educator. Her research focuses on health disparities, minority health, and the social factors that influence health outcomes. Required Text: Spanish for Health Care Professionals, 4th edition , by William Harvey. Please purchase your own copy of the text. Level 2 with Dr. Maria Gomez Thursdays, March 23–May 11, 5:30pm– 7 pm • $98• This class takes place at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing Effective communication is crucial in the provision of health. This class is designed to help healthcare workers communicate with Spanish-speaking populations. We will apply skills learned in Level 1 and will continue to add scenarios in a medical interaction. The sessions will cover: common phrases in a clinical/medical interaction and patient instructions; common adjectives to describe levels of health issues; common phrases related to health and wellness; discussion of case studies; and the role of cultural beliefs in the provision of health. This class is appropriate for healthcare providers, students in the health field, public health professionals, and social service providers. Basic knowledge of Spanish is required or the completion of Medical Spanish Basics: Level 1 (above). Required Text: Spanish for Health Care Professionals, 4th edition , by William Harvey. Please purchase your own copy of the text.
27
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs