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 (2019/2020)
Teaching code
4S01572
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
3
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Period
LOGO 1A1S, LOGO 1A2S
Location
VERONA
Learning outcomes
The scientific English course aims to achieve the following objectives: 1. to introduce the main words of scientific English; 2. develop the four skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) of the English language with particular attention to reading skills; 3. through the analysis of authentic scientific passages, reinforce and consolidate the grammar and the words of the English language; 4. improving translation skills from English into Italian
Program
The course plans to develop the students' competences in relation to grammatical structures, vocabulary and functional language relevant to professional practices.
Specifically, the focus is on the following topics:
1) The field of English for Medical Purposes and its characteristics
2) Healthcare personnel, National Health Systems, the Hospital and their interactions
3) Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body and its composition. Main human body systems analysis
4) Infectious Diseases, Prevention and Epidemiology
5) Screening and Medical Imaging
6) Symptoms and Signs, Diagnosis, Pain and Therapies
7) Scientific Research and Presentations: Structure and Organisation of a Scientific Paper - Its purpose and language features
8) Practice on Main medical Vocabulary and Scientific texts Analysis
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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| Nicola Pelizzari | English for Medical Purposes - A complete guide for Healthcare Professionals (Edizione 1) | Libreria Universitaria.it Edizioni | 2019 | 978-88-3359-166-7 | Il volume è requisito fondamentale per la frequenza in quanto verrà utilizzato per le esercitazioni a lezione. E' inoltre essenziale per la preparazione all'esame. Il volume può essere acquistato con il 15% di sconto su https://www.libreriauniversitaria.it/english-for-medical-purposes-pelizzari/libro/9788833591667 |
Examination Methods
Students' abilities assessment will be measured through a written exam aimed at verifying the knowledge of all the didactic module.
The exam will be structured in different parts:
1) Scientific and Medical Text Comprehension and Analysis (Multiple Choice questions)
2) Appropriate translation of Medical Terminology
3) Use of medical terminology in different fields (sentence completion exercise)
4) General English Language Knowledge Test (Grammar Exercises - sentence completion and transformation)
