The course aims to: • develop essential communication skills in English so students are able to operate more efficiently in their professions (English language and communication skills); • introduce the bases for the analysis of scientific printed, digital and video texts; • introduce the bases to learn scientific-medical English by means of a vast range of genres; • provide students with tools for self- learning.
Course Prerequisites
B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, made up of language levels formulated by the European Council and adopted in many professional and didactic contexts throughout Europe.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons in groups in the second semester, self-learning and assignments (KIRO and Google Forms).
Assessment Methods
The final exam at the end of the second semester is worth 3 CFU and consists in an oral test on the contents presented during the lessons and on the contents of the book. Students can choose a topic from the book, relevant to their course of studies, and give an in-depth presentation during the oral test. In order to access the oral exam students must complete a written part which is done in itinere. All students must show they have at least reached the B2.0 of the CEFR framework which is adopted in many professional and didactic contexts throughout Europe. The final mark is a pass ("idoneità").
Texts
Anna Loiacono (2013). The Medical Alphabet. An English textbook in healthcare. Vol. 1. Matarrese. Andria.
Contents
The course introduces the student to relevant medical English vocabulary, usage and functional language as well as elements of style and register found in medical texts. The course covers the main stages of medical communication and students will learn to master basic and specialist biomedical terminology in relation to specific thematic areas, namely: Anatomy and the Human Body (Unit 1, The Medical Alphabet); Acronyms and Abbreviations (Unit 1, The Medical Alphabet); Blood and Cardiology (Units 2 and 3, The Medical Alphabet); Diabetes; Endocrinology; Forensics (Units 4, 5, 6, The Medical Alphabet).
Course Language
Italian
More information
COMMUNICATION AND WEBSITE SUPPORT Each student enrolled in the degree courses of the "Professioni Sanitarie Tecniche" should make sure they are on the mailing list for a.a. 2023-2024 linked to the following email address: classeiii.pavia@gmail.com by sending an email giving his or her name and surname, student registration number and degree course. It is recommended that students check their emails and KIRO pages regularly in order to keep up to date with news, assignments and other details relating to the course. OFFICE HOURS Please contact Prof.ssa Louise Sweet via e-mail at the following address: louisefrances.sweet@unipv.it or the CEL for this course (Dott.ssa Deirdre Kantz) at the gmail address mentioned above.
