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Single discipline educational activity
Course Sheet Academic Year of enrolment:
Disciplinary Sector:
English Language and Translation
Professor and Collaborators:
Hours of classroom activity:
Prerequisites:
Level A2 (CEFR) required. B1 skills will be strengthened during the course.
Objectives
Contents The language unit course provides students with a thorough grounding in the study of grammar, language style, and terminology concerning the field of Dentistry. Focusing on the specific language, the students’ knowledge of English grammar and style will be strengthened according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). With reference to grammar, the course unit will focus on past tense, future, modals, passive voice, and conditionals. An in-depth look at the style of English Scientific/Academic Writing will be provided.
Besides grammar, real medical and scientific discourse will be examined from a linguistic perspective.
To conclude, special emphasis will be given to medical terminology and style pertaining to readings and reading-comprehensions specific for health professionals.
Extended Syllabus The first 10 classes will deal with the study of English language and grammar. The other 5 classes will be dedicated to medical specific terminology and discourse.
The course comprises the following grammar topics pertaining to B1 and, to some extent, to B2 levels:
• Past tenses
• Future tenses
• Modals
• Passive Form and Academic Writing
• Conditionals (0, 1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Special attention will be devoted to the following topics concerning medical English:
• Communication in Dentistry
• Describing the Human Mouth
• Describing Clinical Cases
• Dealing with Technical Procedures
Recommended Bibliography - Peter May, Compact First, Second Edition, Cambridge, CUP, 2014.
- Claudia Radini, Valeria Radini, New Dental Topics. English for Dentistry and Dental Technology, Milano, Hoepli, 2015.
Reading material (such as readings, scientific/academic papers) will be provided during the class by the professor (emailed to students/handouts given during the lessons).
English grammar textbooks suggested for individual study:
- Murphy R., English Grammar in Use with Answers: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Students of English, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2012;
- Hashemi L., Murphy R., English Grammar in Use Supplementary Exercises, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
- https://elt.oup.com/student/oefc/?cc=it&selLanguage=it (Oxford English for Careers)
Teaching Methods The course will last 30 hours. Interactive activities are implemented during the lessons. Students will be engaged in exercises and readings.
Evaluation methods Verification of learning:
To achieve the proficiency, students need to pass an oral test assessing grammar and communication skills, with particular reference to specific vocabulary.
Contacts/More Information Official office hours are indicated on the University website. Students are recommended to ask for an appointment by e-mail. The teacher will also be available to see students at different hours to the official ones.
If Health Laws and University regulations allow, the teacher may see students online.