Medical Terminology in English (VC_155)
About Study Course
Objective
To develop the communicative skills and skills of using medical terminology in English for academic and vocational purposes and to promote the learning of medical terminology in English and its practical use.
Prerequisites
Secondary school English level.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to: • describe the parts and organs of the body and their functions; • name and explain diseases, their symptoms and prophylaxis; • describe health related problems and give advice on their prevention; • describe the healthy life style principles; • explain the influence of healthy life style on the human organism.
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to: • read and understand the main ideas in the popular scientific texts and articles; • write summaries of research articles; • apply appropriate vocabulary in communication with medical workers; • write and explain medical terms; • give a presentation in the classroom;express their opinions and discuss the main health related problems.
As a result of successful study, students will be able to use the acquired medical terminology in English in new situations in relation to knowledge and skills acquired during other courses.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health, SVF | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Svetlana Muhejeva, Aija Estere Rubene |
