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.
Study Plan
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.
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Scientific English for Medical and Healthcare Purposes (2022/2023)
Teaching code
4S01572
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
3
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Period
1° e 2° semestre (corsi annuali) PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 3, 2022 al Sep 30, 2023.
Learning objectives
Acquire language skills that are needed to communicate with patients and practitioners when it’s necessary, to read and to understand the content of scientific research about professional scientific topics.
Prerequisites and basic notions
Before students take the written test, they must send the professor the answers to the questions related to each lesson (via mail). The questions will focus on the main issues of each lesson.
Program
This course will focus on the following issues:
1. Phonetics and Phonology of the English Language:
- Homophones and homographs, consonant cluster, IPA, pronunciation.
2. Morphology and Syntax.
3. Anatomy:
- Main principles;
- The parts of the body.
4. Medical and Paramedical Personnel and Places.
5. The Human body:
- Systems;
- Diseases;
- Symptoms.
6. Medical tests:
- Treatments;
- Therapies;
- Examinations
7. Medical research and academic articles:
- Presentations;
- Research articles;
- Abstract.
8. Medical Ethics:
- Main principles;
- Thomas Percival and the origins of medical ethics.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Lessons will include frontal lecturing (slides), group discussions, and oral/ written tests to help students reach their autonomy in speaking English. Lessons will be held in English.
Learning assessment procedures
The examination consists of a written test, in English, which includes one/two open questions.
Evaluation criteria
The objective of the examination is to check the students' level of the formative objectives.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
Pass
Exam language
LINGUA INGLESE
