Creating a Language Bridge for Spanish Speakers with Limited English Language Skills
Submission Type
Event
Faculty Advisor
Carolyn Nadeau
Expected Graduation Date
2018
Location
Room E103, Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan Universit
Start Date
4-21-2018 10:00 AM
End Date
4-21-2018 11:00 AM
Disciplines
Education
Abstract
For my SPAN 397 internship in fall 2017, I worked in the interpretation office at Western Avenue Community Center in Bloomington, IL for those Spanish speakers with limited English language skills. I have been able to see the necessity of having someone that knows English present during different appointments like medical, counseling, court, therapy, and during other scenarios. The focus of my talk will be an analysis of how a language barrier impacts an individual in various areas of his/her life like health, education, and legal issues.
Creating a Language Bridge for Spanish Speakers with Limited English Language Skills
Room E103, Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan Universit
For my SPAN 397 internship in fall 2017, I worked in the interpretation office at Western Avenue Community Center in Bloomington, IL for those Spanish speakers with limited English language skills. I have been able to see the necessity of having someone that knows English present during different appointments like medical, counseling, court, therapy, and during other scenarios. The focus of my talk will be an analysis of how a language barrier impacts an individual in various areas of his/her life like health, education, and legal issues.