Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (to qualify as a biomedical laboratory worker) (Verona)

Scientific English

Course code

4S01572

Name of lecturer

Valentina Adami

Coordinator

Valentina Adami

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3

Other available courses

• Bachelor's degree in Cardiocirculatory Physiopathology and Cardiovascular Perfusion Techniques (national qualification)
• Bachelor's degree in Radiology Techniques for Imaging and Radiotherapy (to qualify as a medical radiology technician) (Verona)
• Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene (Verona)

Academic sector

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

Language of instruction

English

Site

VERONA

Period

TLB - VR - LEZ 1A 2SEMESTRE dal Mar 3, 2014 al Apr 30, 2014.

Lesson timetable

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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.

Syllabus

Medical Terminology
Morphology, Syntax, Verb System
Anatomy (Parts of the body)
Personnel and Places
Systems, Diseases, Symptoms
Biomedical lab English
Radiological English
Cardiovascular English
English for dentistry
Presentations, research articles and abstracts

Bibliografia:

• E. Glendinning, R. Howard, Professional English in Use: Medicine (Cambridge University Press, 2007). Unità: 1-4, alcuni esercizi dalle unità 14-33, 35-39, 50, 55-60, Appendixes I-VI.

• Dispensa ed eserciziario di grammatica da scaricare dal sito e-learning del corso.

• Ulteriori materiali saranno messi a disposizione sul sito e-learning.

Assessment methods and criteria