Language Classes: Open To All UMHS Faculty and Staff
Sign Language
This class will introduce basic sign language, deaf culture and information about using a sign language interpreter in the medical setting. Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice beginning sign language by engaging in games, role play and interactive discourse. Instructor Christa Moran has 15 years of teaching experience.
Required Text: Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way
12 Sessions
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Cost: TBA
Spanish Bilingual Assistant (SBA) Training: An Introduction to Medical Interpreting
This intensive 60-hour course is open to all Spanish/English-speakers, inside and outside the UMHS, with an interest in serving Spanish-speaking patients in health care settings. It teaches students the language skills and cultural knowledge they need to provide quality service to Latino patients.
The course covers medical terminology and other specialized vocabulary, strategies for helping people of different cultures work together, and the memory and problem-solving skills needed for accurate interpretation. Many graduates go on to seek work as professional medical interpreters.
If you're interested, and you're fluent in Spanish and English, contact Maria at marimili@med.umich.edu for registration information.
Dates: Saturdays, starting October 18 and ending December 6
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: TBA
Location: Interpreter Services main office, 2025 Traverwood Drive, Suite A4, Ann Arbor
Instructor: Maria Militzer
Japanese I
This course is for beginners with no prior experience with the Japanese language. Its main objective is to give students an introduction to the Japanese language and culture. The instructor will cover simple phrases of meeting and greeting in everyday situations, examples of the writing system, and things to expect when visiting Japan.
Required Text: None
12 Sessions
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Cost: TBA
Arabic I
This class is an introduction to Arabic designed to demystify the sounds and letters of the language. Students will learn greetings, simple phrases and fun vocabulary that will surprise and enchant their Arabic-speaking friends. Instructor Grace Stevick is a native speaker of Arabic.
Required Text: Arabic Sounds and Letters by Raji Rammuny
12 Sessions
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Cost: TBA
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