Fall 2003

SPN 367K • Syntax and Stylistics

Course Description

This course is fast paced and designed to build fluency in both spoken and written language in health care situations. Oral proficiency is the primary goal of this course. The student is expected to be in the College of Natural Sciences / Pre-Medicine / Pharmacy or to have a major interest in a career in health professions. The course emphasizes grammar, professional oral expression, listening, comprehension and writing skills. Through vocabulary building strategies, students work on improving self-expression, gradually mastering communication skills that are rudimentary and increasingly mandatory in health care professionals in the United States. Topics discussed are varied and prepare the student for work in a hospital/clinic.

Grading Policy

Grading System: Quizzes 30% Workbook 10% Mesa Redonda 10% Research Project 10% Exams 40%

Texts

JARVIS, LEBREDO. SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY, 2000 A. VARGAS. V. PALACIOS. EDUCACION PARA LA SALUD. MC GRAW HILL. 1993. MERCK SHARP & DOHME. MANUAL MERCK DE INFORMACION MEDICA PARA EL HOGAR. OCEANO GRUPO EDITORIAL. BARCELONA. MCMXCVII.

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