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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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 (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S01572
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
3
Also offered in courses:
- Scientific English for Medical and Healthcare Purposes of the course Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
- Scientific English for Medical and Healthcare Purposes of the course Bachelor's degree in Cardiocirculatory Physiopathology and Cardiovascular Perfusion Techniques
- Scientific English for Medical and Healthcare Purposes of the course Bachelor's degree in Radiology Techniques for Imaging and Radiotherapy
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Period
1 e 2 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 1, 2021 al Sep 30, 2022.
Learning outcomes
Students will acquire/improve their ability to understand and produce both written and oral scientific texts. Particular attention will be given to the lexical, syntactical and morphological aspects of scientific English. Lectures will include text analysis, lexical work, and practical exercises and interactive activities, therefore students’ participation is strongly recommended.
Program
Introduction to medical English, brief history, morphology
Health and illness, parts of the body
The national health care system, hospitals and primary care, health professionals
Symptoms and signs, basic investigations
Taking a history, physical and mental examination
Radiology: The skeletal system, X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound, verbs used in instructions
Dental care: The oral cavity, basic dental anatomy and tooth surfaces
Cardiocirculatory physiopathology: Blood, heart and circulation, ECG
Biomedical laboratory: Screening and immunization, infections, laboratory tests
Clinical scientific research: epidemiology, research studies, ethics
Data presentation and visualization
Scientific articles – structure and contents
Posters and presentations
Revision and consolidation of selected grammar topics (intermediate/advanced level) throughout the course
Bibliography
Examination Methods
Written exam at the end of the course.
