Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
Prova finale
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
Prova finale
7
E
-

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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.




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Teaching code

4S01572

Coordinator

Sara Corrizzato

Credits

3

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

Period

INF. VR 1° anno 1° semestre, INF. VR 1° anno 2° semestre

Location

VERONA

Learning outcomes

Students will improve their ability to understand and produce ¬both written and oral scientific texts. Particular attention will be given to the lexical, syntactic, phonological and pragmatic aspects of scientific English. Lectures will include text analysis, lexical work, and practical exercises and interactive activities. Students’ participation is strongly recommended.

Program

Medical Terminology
Morphology, Syntax, Verb System
Anatomy (Parts of the body)
Personnel and Places
Systems, Diseases, Symptoms
Admission of patients
Caring for patients
Mobilising patients
Presentations, research articles and abstracts: analysis and practice.

References:


• E. Glendinning, R. Howard, Professional English in Use: Medicine (Cambridge University Press, 2007). Units: 1-4, 7-10, 14-33, 55-60, Appendixes I-VI.

• V. Allum, P. McGarr, Cambridge English for Nursing: Pre-Intermediate, (Cambridge University Press, 2011).

• Students will be provided with further details. Extra materials will be uploaded on the e-learning website of the course.

Examination Methods

Oral exam

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE