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2016-2017 Catalog
German - Health Science - History
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HIGH-INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
4 units, 4 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, (Pass/No Pass)
PREREQUISITES: German 3, or 4 years of high
school German, or the equivalent skill level as determined
by the instructor. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125
and 126.
Fourth-semester course in conversational and
written German for non-native speakers. Development of
proficiency of grammar and language usage. Continued
exploration of current topics and cultures of German-
speaking countries and regions as reflected in the language
and literature. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
HEALTH SCIENCE (HLTH)
1
CONTEMPORARY HEALTH ISSUES
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This course is designed to introduce the student to a
comprehensive study of personal and community health. This
course will also introduce the student to health issues at the
local, state, and national levels. (A, CSU-GE, UC)
2
FIRST AID AND SAFETY
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 or 126.
This course is designed to prepare citizen responders
with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to
emergency, and first-aid situations. First aid, CPR, and
AED for adults, children and infants are included in this
course. Students will be eligible to take American Red Cross
certification exams upon successful completion of each
respective content area. (A, CSU, UC) (C-ID KIN 101)
14
INTERPRETING IN HEALTH CARE I
4 units, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Office Technology 10, eligibility
for English 125 and 126.
Provides training for bilingual individuals to develop
awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary for effective
language interpretation in health care settings. Foundation
for students in the Healthcare Interpreter Certificate Program
and the basis for the trilogy of courses required. The roles and
responsibilities of a healthcare interpreter, basic knowledge of
common medical conditions, treatments and procedures and a
need for insight in language and cultural nuances for specific
communities. (A, CSU)
15
INTERPRETING IN HEALTH CARE II
4 units, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
PREREQUISITES: Health 14 must be completed
within 2 years prior to enrollment in Health 15 and 16.
COREQUISITES: Health 16. ADVISORIES: Office
Technology 10, Biology 20, 22, eligibility for English 125
and 126.
For students in the Health Care Interpreter
Program. Training continues for bilingual individuals to
become integral members of the health care team in bridging
the language and cultural gap between clients and providers.
There is further enhancement of interpreting skills covering
specialized health care areas such as gynecology, mental
health, death and dying. Emphasis placed on the development
of cultural competency. Taken concurrently with Health
Science 16. (A, CSU)
16
FIELD WORK IN HEALTH
CARE INTERPRETING
4 units, 2 lecture hours, 6 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
PREREQUISITES: Health Science 14, must be
completed within 2 years prior to enrollment in Health
Science 16. COREQUISITE: Health Science 15.
For students in the Health Care Interpreting
program. Training interpreters in facilitating linguistic
and cultural communication between client and health care
providers. Fieldwork includes at least 20 face-to-face actual
encounters in interpreting skills. Taken concurrently with
Health Science 15. (A, CSU)
HISTORY (HIST)
1
WESTERN CIVILIZATION TO 1648
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This course provides a survey of the political,
social, economic, cultural and intellectual developments of
European civilization from its prehistoric antecedents in the
Middle East to the rise of modern European nations in the
seventeenth century. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-IDHIST 170)