Academic and Professional English (1 op / 0.5 ov) |
| Abbreviation: APE/LT |
| Learning outcomes: 1) To encourage participants to develop their own oral English skills and confidence in speaking English
2) To discuss and practice communicating with patients in English, with particular reference to cross-cultural aspects. |
| Content: Language exercises, discussion of the problems involved in communicating with patients in English, and practice in communicating in different situations using role-play exercises. |
| Learning Material: Materials will be supplied by the lecturer either as handouts for class work (which must be paid for by students) or by posting on the course website |
| Degree / Programme: LT5 |
| Point in time: Autumn term year 5 |
| Teaching / Learning methods: Lectures 14 h, Independent Study 13 h. Details: 1) Pair / group discussion / role play exercises based on a variety of situations in patient-doctor communication
2) Oral exercises to develop pronunciation and typical medical vocabulary
3) Writing exercise to develop vocabulary and practice relevant writing skills |
| Teaching Languages: English. Details: Medical exchange students are welcome on the course |
| Conduct: 1) Active participation in the whole programme (min. 12h attendance)
2) Continuous oral assessment
3) Completion of writing exercise |
| Assessment: Passed / Fail. Details: Exemption test: if you have studied in English or worked abroad using English for a substantial period, you may be eligible for an exemption test and can apply to Lecturer Vivian Paganuzzi outlining your foreign experience. If you are approved as a
candidate for exemption, you will then be invited to demonstrate your ability in English for academic and professional purposes |
| Prerequisites: Students must already be able to discuss general topics freely in English (B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference). Otherwise they should improve their oral skills on other courses first e.g. through Open University. |
| Organizing Department: Language Centre |
| Course Director: John Mills |
| Teachers: John Mills, Satu Tuomainen |
| Registration for the course: Registration and division into groups is the responsibility of the Faculty of Medicine |
| Keywords: APE |