A Su Salud! (set): Spanish for Health Professionals [Spiral-bound]

Chapel Hill UNC (Author), Elizabeth Ely Tolman (Author), Julia Cardona Mack (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0300103638 | ISBN-13: 978-0300103632 | Publication Date: November 10, 2004

¡A Su Salud! is an interactive intermediate-level Spanish language program designed for students and practicing healthcare professionals. Learners work with vocabulary and grammar within the context of a telenovela called "La comunidad". The multimedia approach allows learners not only to absorb grammar and vocabulary but also to connect with other aspects of language learning that also carry meaning: where the conversation is taking place, who is speaking, the physical state of the speakers, the gestures that accompany the words, and the purpose of the exchange.

The ¡A Su Salud! package includes two DVDs, one CD-ROM, and the Cuaderno (Workbook). The DVDs contain the telenovela La Comunidad, along with accompanying interactive exercises. The CD-ROM provides software to make ¡A Su Salud! interactive and adaptable for online learning, self-study, a traditional classroom course or a distance-learning program.

Major features of the program include:

A 96-minute telenovela-style drama set in a healthcare center.

Authentic Spanish spoken by native speakers in a variety of accents.

Interactive exercises that are automatically graded with immediate feedback.

Repaso sections in each unit for grammar and vocabulary review.

A comprehensive workbook allowing learners to practice at their own pace.

Compatibility with Blackboard and WebCT environments.

A complete Instructor’s Guide free for download at www.yalebooks.com/salud.

A Recursos Web site with links to important language, culture, and health-related sites.

¡A su salud! was developed by a team of healthcare professionals and Spanish-language educators at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The video and interactive components were developed in collaboration with WrayMedia. The Cuaderno was written by Christine E. Cotton, Elizabeth Ely Tolman, and Julia Cardona Mack.

For more information and ancillary materials please visit www.yalebooks.com/salud.

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Book Description

This is a multimedia interactive Spanish language program designed for students and practicing healthcare professionals at the intermediate level. Adaptable to a variety of learning situations, it includes a workbook, CD-ROM, and 2 DVDs that permit learners to absorb grammar and vocabulary and to see and hear authentic Spanish spoken by native speakers.

 

Developed by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

About the Author

¡A Su Salud! was developed by a team of healthcare professionals and Spanish-language educators at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The video and interactive components were developed in collaboration with WrayMedia.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 400 pages
• Publisher: Yale University Press (November 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0300103638
• ISBN-13: 978-0300103632
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,096,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Resource, September 2, 2005

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J. Kunkel - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Su Salud! (set): Spanish for Health Professionals (Spiral-bound)

I can't say enough wonderful things about this educational resource. I used the DVDs and workbook consistently for 4 months in order to refresh my Spanish skills with the hope of finding a job in the field of health education. I knew I would be a more marketable job candidate if I could get my Spanish proficiency back to where it had been 8 years earlier. The package is very user-friendly and the plot of the telenovela is as entertaining as the best soap operas around. The storyline teaches you about a huge range of health topics in a culturally appropriate context (HIV/AIDS, diabetes, domestic violence, immunizations...). The activities are fun and you can pick and choose those that will be most helpful to you.

I am now working in NYC counseling people who are HIV-Positive -in English and Spanish. Without A Su Salud! I would not have been hired for this job. The workbook is sitting in my office and I am still using it. I have used a range of education resources to improve my proficiency in Spanish and this one is by far the very best.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and fun tool for learning!, October 6, 2005

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Martha Hardaway - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Su Salud! (set): Spanish for Health Professionals (Spiral-bound)

This is the best language course material I have ever used. I can't imagine how much time has gone into perfecting the Cuaderno and the DVD. The Cuaderno is well formatted and organized. The exercises are there for all the concepts, but the course allows you to focus on the ones you need the most help with. The DVD is great; the telenovella style really helps keep the students interested. I am guessing I am not the only one who can barely wait to see the next episode. Will there be a second season?

Because the DVD allows you to listen to native speakers and record and listen to your own voice and accent, my oral proficiency, or at least my confidence in using it, has increased greatly with this material. I am able to speak freely to my patients and their parents in my clinic. Of course, I can't say and understand everything, but I know enough to be able to ask for their help and describe what I mean until we all understand. My patients seem to appreciate it immensely and it has really changed my relationship with some. They seem to respect my efforts to speak with them and always treat me as such. I think they genuinely see me as a resource in our department. I know the people I work with appreciate it also. I can call and schedule appointments, give directions, and pre-care instructions to people. I am able to explain procedures and answer the many questions that my patients have.

There is so much information in the Cuaderno and the DVD, I could go through the book again and learn just as much the second time around. I have my cuaderno in my office as a reference.

I would recommend A Su Salud! to all health care professionals with an interest in improving their Spanish.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!, January 4, 2007

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Deborah Heath (Cary, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Su Salud! (set): Spanish for Health Professionals (Spiral-bound)

I am a nursing student who just completed the University of North Carolina's online course, Spanish for Health Professionals, using A Su Salud! and it was a wonderful experience. The Cuaderno and DVDs provide vocabulary and grammar exercises in typical health care scenarios. Since the language exercises are ranked according to their degree of difficulty, I could use the materials to both refresh and challenge my Spanish skills.

Thanks to A Su Salud! I now have a working medical vocabulary in Spanish and a better understanding of the cultural differences faced by non-English speaking patients and clients. I would highly recommend A Su Salud! to health professionals wishing to improve their Spanish skills.