2014-2015 Catalog

LANG 2310 Fundamentals of Medical Interpretation

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

Prerequisite

(3) LANG 1110; LANG 1120; and LANG 1130

Course Description

Students gain an understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and the protocol common in various medical settings. They study and practice basic techniques and modes of interpretation with relevant texts and oral passages by using monolingual and bilingual dictionaries, developing personalized glossaries, and familiarizing themselves with equipment to help improve their interpretation skills.