2020/2021

2020/2021

DM270

L-LIN/12 (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION)

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL-SURGICAL, DIAGNOSTIC AND PEDIATRIC SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE

PERCORSO COMUNE

1°

2nd semester (01/03/2021 - 04/06/2021)

6

48 lesson hours

Italian

ORAL TEST

SWEET LOUISE FRANCES (titolare) - 6 ECTS

B2.0 level of English knowledge based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

The course aims to develop the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills required to communicate effectively in medical English, including to inquire, explain, prompt, rephrase, instruct, advise, recommend, investigate, interpret and discuss, as well as to research, summarize, record, and present relevant medical information.

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 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).

1. Frontal lessons, interactive, in class and/or using ZOOM.
2. On-line lessons using KIRO and GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
3. Assignments (self-learning)
4. Project work (individual or group work).

The frontal lessons (either in class or using ZOOM) are a mixture of lecture and discussion and are taught in English by native English speakers. Online resources will be used to enhance instruction and students are expected to carry out some learning tasks autonomously outside of class time as part of their self-study programme. Details of the latter will be given at the beginning of the course.

Please Note: lesson attendance and the completion of all assignments are of the utmost importance. A minimum of 75% attendance is required.

Anna Loiacono (2013). The Medical Alphabet. An English textbook in healthcare. Matarrese editore. Andria.

The exam is an oral exam and is divided into two parts: one part on the course book and lesson contents, and one based on project work. Details concerning project work will be explained in class during lessons.
The materials / contents presented during the lessons complement the subject matter of the Degree Course in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics. Consequently, no credit will be awarded for the completion of a similar course at another Department or institution nor for the holding of any certificate of English language proficiency.
There is a chance that exams will be done online: all explanations will be given in due course.

OFFICE HOURS
Please contact Prof.ssa Louise Sweet via e-mail at the following address: louisefrances.sweet@unipv.it or the CELs (Dott.sse Deirdre Kantz) at engodonto2012@gmail.com.
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.