Gayle Tang - Fall: Language Lab I

HLTH 80L

Language Interpreting Lab I

Course Information

HLTH 80L is a 0.5-unit course. This language lab designed for students to practice interpreting skills, standards, and protocols, with a focus on active listening, linguistic equivalency, vocabulary development, and managing the flow of interpreting sessions, such as maintaining pace, ensuring transparency, facilitating understanding and communication, and respecting communicative autonomy of all parties in health care and other settings.

This is an in-person course held at the Ocean Campus, Harry Britt Building (HBB).

Important Dates

Labs are held on Saturdays

See the Instructional Calendar for important dates

Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus (Available on Canvas)

Most of the course materials are provided at no cost, online or on loan:

HCI Team. 2020. HCI Role-Play Manual. CCSF.
Gayle Tang. 2020. Principles of Interpreting: A Guide for Healthcare Interpreters. G. Tang.
Glossary or medical dictionary in English and language of service (LOS).
Language-specific websites and language coach materials.
Website: California Standards for Healthcare Interpreters
Website: National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
Website: MedlinePlus
Website: Mayo Clinic

Additional Required Course Material:

Bilingual Health Related Glossary in your language or as recommended by your language coach
Audio and/or video recorder (or use of smartphone devices) for recording your interpreting practice sessions to listen for areas of improvement.
Language-specific dictionaries or applications

Cantonese Lab

Cantonese

Spanish Lab

Russian

Korean Lab

Vietnamese & Others

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