Informações sobre o curso: Welcome to Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings! This course is structured in four modules, each one revolving on a topic related to the physician-patient interaction. Each module contains four lessons; on grammar, vocabulary, the dynamics of the spoken interaction, and aspects of sociocultural relevance. The video lessons are unlike regular “lectures” in which you are just listening. Instead, you should think of them as virtual classes where you are supposed to reflect, complete activities, and even get extra practice on your own time. The videos are a roadmap that will provide what you need to complete the activities on the student handout. Each module is followed by a 10-question quiz. It is important that you complete the lessons sequentially, as they build upon each other.
Para quem é direcionado este curso: This course has been designed for intermediate learners of Spanish as a foreign or as a second language. In other words, the students who already have some knowledge of general Spanish -whether from formal education or from informal exposure to the language- will get the most out of the course. However, you will still benefit from the course if you are only a beginner, already an advanced user, or even a heritage speaker of Spanish. A tip for students with a beginner level of Spanish: Because the materials and the video lessons are in Spanish, it is recommended that you turn on closed captioning or transcript option for the videos. We have also provided English transcripts in case you have trouble understanding some parts. If following the videos is still too challenging for you, we suggest that you take an introductory Spanish course first, and come back to try this course again. Beware! This course is not about medical content and does not intend to give advice on how to conduct any clinical-related activities. This course is about how language - Spanish, in particular - is used in the context of healthcare interactions. Because of this, you don’t need to have prior medical knowledge other than drawing on your own experience as a patient to pass the course. If you do have professional experience in healthcare, or are studying to become a health provider – it doesn’t matter what kind -, it will be to your advantage! Many of the course activities are designed to help you link your background with the content.
Desenvolvido por: Rice University
Ministrado por: Maria Victoria Abad Rabat, Spanish Lecturer
Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication
| Nível | Intermediário |
| Compromisso | 4 weeks of study, 3-6 hours/week |
| Idioma | Spanish |
| Como ser aprovado | Seja aprovado em todas as tarefas para concluir o curso. |
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Programa
SEMANA 1
Welcome to the Course
During this module you will meet the instructors, review course outline, and discuss grading and the course requirements.
1 vídeos, 5 leituras
- Lecture: Course Overview
- Lecture: Pre-Course Survey
- Lecture: Discussion Forum Guidelines
- Lecture: Accessibility and Accommodations Statement
- Lecture: Module Breakdown
The Doctor-Patient Interview
In this module, we will learn general linguistic strategies that are applicable to any exchange of information between a health provider and a patient, by focusing on examples from routine interviews. We will start by learning a few useful grammar tips that will help you formulate questions correctly in Spanish. Then, you will expand your vocabulary with names for basic body parts and important organs, and you will hear some of them used in an authentic context. In the third lesson, we will discuss strategies to display active listenership in Spanish, that is, showing that you are listening attentively and that you care. This is a key aspect in spoken interaction, and you will be able to apply it to countless conversations. We will conclude the module by identifying some key elements that will help you determine which form you should use to address different individuals. Addressing people with the right form in Spanish (“tú” or “usted”) is extremely important for native speakers of Spanish. For example, in the case of adults, the correct form will be interpreted as a sign of respect, while but choosing incorrectly will be perceived as disrespectful, and may hinder the establishment of a good provider-patient relationship.
16 videos, 24 leituras
- Lecture: Module 1.1 Handout
- Lecture: 1.1.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 1.1.2 Formulating Questions - Analysis
- Lecture: 1.1.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 1.1.3 Formulating Questions - Review
- Lecture: 1.1.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 1.1.4 Formulating Questions - Homework
- Lecture: 1.1.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 1.1 Handout Answer Key
- Lecture: Module 1.2 Handout
- Vídeo: 1.2.1 The Human Body - Intro
- Lecture: 1.2.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 1.2.2 The Human Body - Analysis
- Lecture: 1.2.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 1.2.3 The Human Body - Review
- Lecture: 1.2.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 1.2.4 The Human Body - Homework
- Lecture: 1.2.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 1.2 Handout Answer Key
- Lecture: Module 1.3 Handout
- Vídeo: 1.3.1 Active Listenership - Intro
- Lecture: 1.3.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 1.3.2 Active Listenership - Analysis
- Lecture: 1.3.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 1.3.3 Active Listenership - Review
- Lecture: 1.3.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 1.3.4 Active Listenership - Homework
- Lecture: 1.3.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 1.3 Handout Answer Key
- Lecture: Module 1.4 Handout
- Vídeo: 1.4.1 Addressing the Patient: Tu/Usted - Intro
- Lecture: 1.4.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 1.4.2 Addressing the Patient: Tu/Usted - Analysis
- Lecture: 1.4.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 1.4.3 Addressing the Patient: Tu/Usted - Review
- Lecture: 1.4.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 1.4.4 Addressing the Patient: Tu/Usted - Homework
- Lecture: 1.4.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 1.4 Handout Answer Key
Nota atribuída: Module 1
SEMANA 2
The Physical Examination
In this module, we will focus on the language that is used in general during a medical exam. We will start by learning a common grammatical structure used to give instructions; the imperative tense. However, by listening to an audio recording, we will learn that, in reality, other structures are used as well achieving the same results. Then, since you will already know basic anatomy in Spanish, you will expand your vocabulary with names for symptoms of common affections, such as a cold and the flu, and you will hear some of them used in an authentic context. In the third lesson, we will discuss a variety of linguistic resources you can use in order to make a patient feel more comfortable and respected during any medical examination. For example, you will hear a health provider use polite expressions and give a heads-up before touching the patient during a routine check-up. We will conclude the module by learning some keys to a common way of speaking to the youngest interlocutors, the children, that will allow you to show affection and warmth. Throughout this module, you will also have plenty of opportunities to apply the abilities learned in the previous lessons.
16 videos, 24 leituras
- Lecture: Module 2.5 Handout
- Lecture: 2.5.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 2.5.2 Giving Instructions - Analysis
- Lecture: 2.5.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 2.5.3 Giving Instructions - Review
- Lecture: 2.5.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 2.5.4 Giving Instructions - Homework
- Lecture: 2.5.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 2.5 Handout Answer Key
- Lecture: Module 2.6 Handout
- Vídeo: 2.6.1 Common Symptoms - Intro
- Lecture: 2.6.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 2.6.2 Common Symptoms - Analysis
- Lecture: 2.6.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 2.6.3 Common Symptoms - Review
- Lecture: 2.6.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 2.6.4 Common Symptoms - Homework
- Lecture: 2.6.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 2.6 Handout Answer Key
- Lecture: Module 2.7 Handout
- Vídeo: 2.7.1 Making a Patient Feel Respected and Comfortable - Intro
- Lecture: 2.7.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 2.7.2 Making a Patient Feel Respected and Comfortable - Analysis
- Lecture: 2.7.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 2.7.3 Making a Patient Feel Respected and Comfortable - Review
- Lecture: 2.7.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 2.7.4 Making a Patient Feel Respected and Comfortable - Homework
- Lecture: 2.7.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 2.7 Handout Answer Key
- Lecture: Module 2.8 Handout
- Vídeo: 2.8.1 Talking to Children - Intro
- Lecture: 2.8.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 2.8.2 Talking to Children - Analysis
- Lecture: 2.8.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 2.8.3 Talking to Children - Review
- Lecture: 2.8.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 2.8.4 Talking to Children - Homework
- Lecture: 2.8.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 2.8 Handout Answer Key
Nota atribuída: Module 2
SEMANA 3
Explaining a Treatment or Procedure
In this module, we will focus on the way in which procedures and treatments can be described most effectively in Spanish. We will start by learning different expressions that are used to add details when explaining how a certain treatment or procedure should be done. In particular, you will learn different ways to talk about the manner, the time, and the amount or frequency. You will hear some of them used in an authentic context. To end the lesson, we will review adverbial expressions of location, which you will be able to use in many situations. Then, you will expand your vocabulary with basic names for drug groups (e.g. analgesic) and their different presentation (e.g. drops). In the third lesson, we will discuss how collaboration is apparent during consultations where there is a good relationship between the health provider and the patient. Two examples you will hear are overlaps while speaking and shared laughter. In this lesson, you will also learn different conversational resources that encourage trust and help guide the conversation to make shared decisions, as opposed to a paternalistic style. We will conclude the module by learning different strategies you can use to adapt your speech -i.e. your register- to your patient. In fact, being able to change your register to match that of your interlocutor -when necessary and appropriate- will make your communication more effective.
16 videos, 24 leituras
- Lecture: Module 3.9 Handout
- Lecture: 3.9.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 3.9.2 Using Adverbials - Analysis
- Lecture: 3.9.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 3.9.3 Using Adverbials - Review
- Lecture: 3.9.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 3.9.4 Using Adverbials - Homework
- Lecture: 3.9.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 3.9 Handout Answer Key
- Lecture: Module 3.10 Handout
- Vídeo: 3.10.1 Common Groups of Drugs and Drug Administration - Intro
- Lecture: 3.10.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 3.10.2 Common Groups of Drugs and Drug Administration - Analysis
- Lecture: 3.10.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 3.10.3 Common Groups of Drugs and Drug Administration - Review
- Lecture: 3.10.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 3.10.4 Common Groups of Drugs and Drug Administration - Homework
- Lecture: 3.10.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 3.10 Handout Answer Key
- Lecture: Module 3.11 Handout
- Vídeo: 3.11.1 Collaboration in the Interaction - Intro
- Lecture: 3.11.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 3.11.2 Collaboration in the Interaction - Analysis
- Lecture: 3.11.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 3.11.3 Collaboration in the Interaction - Review
- Lecture: 3.11.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 3.11.4 Collaboration in the Interaction - Homework
- Lecture: 3.11.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 3.11 Handout Answer Key
- Lecture: Module 3.12 Handout
- Vídeo: 3.12.1 Communicating in the Appropriate Register - Intro
- Lecture: 3.12.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 3.12.2 Communicating in the Appropriate Register - Analysis
- Lecture: 3.12.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 3.12.3 Communicating in the Appropriate Register - Review
- Lecture: 3.12.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 3.12.4 Communicating in the Appropriate Register - Homework
- Lecture: 3.12.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 3.12 Handout Answer Key
Nota atribuída: Module 3
SEMANA 4
Solving Communication Difficulties
In this module, we will focus on identifying and solving frequent obstacles that arise in conversation. We will start by looking into different uses of pronouns, the words that can replace nouns in a sentence avoiding unnecessary repetition. In particular, we will focus on personal pronouns. As you will see, pronouns are used to refer to something or someone already mentioned elsewhere and, when used correctly, they prevent misunderstandings. Certainly, pronouns make communication both more efficient and effective. In this module, you will expand your vocabulary with names for some frequent diagnostic tests, and you will listen to a very interesting patient consultation. In the third lesson, we will discuss two types of obstacles that you are likely to encounter in any conversation; when you don’t understand your interlocutor completely, and when your interlocutor seems to have a hard time understanding you. Next, you will learn different strategies you can use to remediate both situations. We will conclude the module by noticing cues in conversation that will help you identify the sociocultural and socioeconomic profile of your patient. The goal of this lesson is to make you aware of the role that these variables play in every interaction and to give you tools to react appropriately to the information you are given.
16 videos, 25 leituras
- Lecture: Module 4.13 Handout
- Lecture: 4.13.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 4.13.2 Using Pronouns - Analysis
- Lecture: 4.13.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 4.13.3 Using Pronouns - Review
- Lecture: 4.13.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 4.13.4 Using Pronouns - Homework
- Lecture: 4.13.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 4.13 Handout Answer Key
- Lecture: Module 4.14 Handout
- Vídeo: 4.14.1 Diagnostic Tests - Intro
- Lecture: 4.14.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 4.14.2 Diagnostic Tests - Analysis
- Lecture: 4.14.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 4.14.3 Diagnostic Tests - Review
- Lecture: 4.14.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 4.14.4 Diagnostic Tests - Homework
- Lecture: 4.14.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 4.14 Handout Answer Key
- Lecture: Module 4.15 Handout
- Vídeo: 4.15.1 Managing Difficulties in Communication - Intro
- Lecture: 4.15.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 4.15.2 Managing Difficulties in Communication - Analysis
- Lecture: 4.15.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 4.15.3 Managing Difficulties in Communication - Review
- Lecture: 4.15.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 4.15.4 Managing Difficulties in Communication - Homework
- Lecture: 4.15.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 4.15 Handout Answer Key
- Lecture: Module 4.16 Handout
- Vídeo: 4.16.1 Understanding the Sociolinguistic Context of Interactions - Intro
- Lecture: 4.16.1 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 4.16.2 Understanding the Sociolinguistic Context of Interactions - Analysis
- Lecture: 4.16.2 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 4.16.3 Understanding the Sociolinguistic Context of Interactions - Review
- Lecture: 4.16.3 Handout Assignment
- Vídeo: 4.16.4 Understanding the Sociolinguistic Context of Interactions - Homework
- Lecture: 4.16.4 Handout Assignment
- Lecture: Module 4.16 Handout Answer Key
- Lecture: Post-Course Survey
Nota atribuída: Module 4
Nota atribuída: Final Exam
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