Business and Academic English in Medicine (VC_014)
About Study Course
Objective
To develop the English language skills required for study, further career development and medical research by seeking information, conducting research, preparing reports and articles, and presenting research findings.
Prerequisites
Acquired the study course "Medical terminology in English" and passed exam.
Learning outcomes
On successfully completing the study course, the student will:
• recognize and distinguish between the different types of English text used in the medical profession and in research;
• will be familiar with the English language and the terminology used in written and oral communication in professional and research activities;
• will know the structure of the study written and oral report;
• will distinguish between different types of oral communication and know their specifics.
Upon successful completion of the study course the student will be able to:
• obtain, select and systematize the medical information needed;
• interpret, compare, analyze and summarize medical information from various sources, both verbal and written;
• prepare the most commonly used medical records;
• write a study report and a short article following the conventional structure and language rules;
• present the results of the study orally;
• present and conduct reasoned opinions in discussions, workshops and conferences.
As a result of successful completion of the course students will be able to use independently the acquired English language skills and terminology in both professional and research activities.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine, MF | 6 | Master’s | Limited choice |
