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Course Title: Translation in Healthcare
Campus Course Code: TRAN 4385
Campus: UT El Paso
Program: Non-Program
Course Description
Introduction to written genres particular to the healthcare setting, and to the professional context of the healthcare translator. Provides an overview of the role of language, literacy, and communication in the health and wellness of Latino populations in the United States. Topics include: growth of the Latino population in the U.S., health disparities, health literacy, language-related policies and regulations, language barriers, and the effective translation of healthcare documents.
Materials
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Prerequisites: TRAN 3359 Introduction to Translation, or departmental approval
Credits:3.0
Level:Undergraduate
Faculty
Holly Jacobson
hejacobson@utep.edu
Course Title: Translation in Healthcare
Campus Course Code: TRAN 4385
Campus: UT El Paso
Program: Non-Program
Course Description
Introduction to written genres particular to the healthcare setting, and to the professional context of the healthcare translator. Provides an overview of the role of language, literacy, and communication in the health and wellness of Latino populations in the United States. Topics include: growth of the Latino population in the U.S., health disparities, health literacy, language-related policies and regulations, language barriers, and the effective translation of healthcare documents.
Materials
Visit the Bookstores page for links to campus bookstores that provide information on course materials.
Prerequisites: TRAN 3359 Introduction to Translation, or departmental approval
Credits:3.0
Level:Undergraduate
Faculty
Holly Jacobson
hejacobson@utep.edu