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42 Winter 2018 443-518-1700 howardcc.edu/ConEd English as a Second Language Six Steps to Clearer Pronunciation (Level 4-5) Practice pronunciation in the comfort of your own home, anywhere in the world! Your HCC ELC instructor will guide you through six, detailed video lessons, with exercises to practice on your own. Videotape yourself with easy-to-use technology, and your instructor will respond privately to you with feedback and suggestions. A webcam with a mi- crophone is required! $260. Course#YE-745. Mar 5-Apr 20 Online Business Idioms (Level 5-6) Idioms are everywhere in the American workplace. If you do not use these commonly spoken phrases, you may sound formal and stiff to colleagues and clients. In this interactive online class, you will "roll up your sleeves" and learn how to use the most common idioms and respond confidently when you hear them in conversation or see them in writing. Basic computer skills are required. $230 (Book must be purchased separately). Course-YE-865. Mar 5-Apr 27 Online HEALTH CARE INTERPRETER PROGRAM Learn how to be a language interpreter in the health care industry! Orientation to Health care Interpreting Training is a pre-requisite for Interpreting in Health Care class. For more information, call 443-518-3214 or email HCIT@howardcc.edu. Orientation to Health Care Interpreting Training e orientation session includes an overview of the Health Care Interpreting Certificate Program components and requirements. e Health Care Interpreter's standard of practice, roles, functions and arenas is introduced. ere is also a language proficiency assessment that is required in order to take the Interpreting in Health Care course. $80. Course#YE-800. Sat 9am-1pm Feb 3 Hickory Ridge Interpreting in Health Care is course provides training for bilingual individuals to develop the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary for effective language interpretation in health care settings. Basic knowledge of common medical conditions, treatments, and procedures will be taught. Students will learn about bridg- ing linguistic and cultural competency between clients and providers, which is a vital component in the art of interpreta- tion. e course allows students to develop advanced skills in ethical decision making, memory development, patient advocacy, and listening ability. By the end of the course students are able to analyze and contrast cultural influences on health beliefs, choose and demonstrate the appropriate interpreting role based on the communication barriers of the speaker and solve ethical dilemmas by applying the ethical decision-making process. $875. Course#YE-801. Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm and Sat 9am-3:30pm Feb 15-May 19 Health Sciences Building (No class on Mar 3, Mar 17, Mar 31 & Apr 7) Field Experience in Health Care Interpreting is course will provide students with meaningful observa- tion opportunities, supervised interpretation practice, and ample opportunities for analysis and reflection of real life situations. $145. Course #YE-802 Thu 7pm-9pm, Jun 7, Jun 21, Jun 28, & Jul 12 Health Sciences Building Applicant Qualifications: must be native or native-like speaker of English responsible, reliable, and professional great communication skills Contact Kathie Martin at kmartin@howardcc.edu, 443-518-4381 WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS to act as Conversation Tutors and Class Assistants working with students studying English as a Second Language!