2015-2016 Catalog

ESLX 1000 Medical English for ESL Healthcare Professionals

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

Prerequisite

(4) Certificate or diploma in healthcare-related field, or enrollment in courses leading to a certificate or diploma in a healthcare-related field; ESLX 0815, ESLX 0835, and advisor recommendation; or assessment testing in lieu of ESLX courses - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

This course prepares students to communicate in English in academic and professional environments in the healthcare fields. The focus of the course is language; the context is healthcare delivery in North America. Students read, write, speak, and listen in order to build a comprehensive repertoire of linguistic and cultural knowledge within the context of their health careers.