NC.SPAN-022 - Spanish Healthcare Workers II - N. Ballesteros
| Course: | Spanish Healthcare Workers II |
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| Professor: | N. Ballesteros |
| Email: | nancy.ballesteros@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
¡Hola! My name is Nancy Ballesteros and I will be your Spanish 022 instructor. This is an online class that will have synchronous meetings. Our meetings will focus on practicing with your classmates.
Course Description
Spanish 022 further develops the student’s Spanish listening, speaking, and oral skills on specific topics related to healthcare professions at the novice-high level
The student will learn how to construct basic phrases in order to be understood by a Spanish speaking patient, the patient’s relatives/or friends. Together with these basic language skills, the student will learn general cultural and informational background on the diversity of the Hispanic Spanish speaking communities in Southern California. Medical terminology in Spanish will be taught throughout the course. The student is encouraged to share any work situations/or questions related to the topics taught. Bilingual Instruction: Spanish and English. NC.
What to Expect in this Course
We will use Canvas: it houses announcements, modules, discussions, and grades. The course will be divided into weekly modules. Students are expected to login to Canvas regularly to complete all work. Weekly assessments will be online.
Log into Canvas at http://cv.canyons.edu. Here, you can also access Canvas user guides with helpful tips for navigating and using Canvas. For all Canvas-related issues please call the Canvas Student Support line at (661) 362-3344 during college business hours, or (877) 889-9052 for 24/7 support.
Types of Assessments
There will be weekly assignments, quizzes (these will test oral comprehension, vocabulary and grammar. Tests will follow a multiple choice, true or false, question/answer, and/or matching format), role-play activities, and mini-presentations.
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
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- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
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Last updated: 10/05/2021 Sub#: 696