2nd Bachelor in Medical Biology - Cytology
Technical English
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| ECTS Credits | 2 |
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| Number of Hours (h/year) | 30 |
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| Course Unit | Compulsory |
| Term | Quad. 1 and 2 |
| Code | PARA-D_GBM0043/2 |
| Prerequisite | Preferably a sound knowledge of English. |
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| Aims and Objectives | The aim of this course is to teach students to read, understand, interpret and translate technical and scientific texts dealing with clinical chemistry (intermediate level); Another objective is to get the students to read scientific journals in English so that they can find other sources of information than those in their mother tongue; Students will also be taught to understand an English speaker. |
| Description | While reading, students are progressively taught the differences in comparative stylistics so that they can avoid translating literally; Students will learn to decipher technical vocabulary, grammar and syntax; Even though it is a passive course, pronunciation mistakes will be corrected. |
| Bibliography | Technical and scientific texts from books, magazines and specialized websites M. McCarthy & F.O'Dell, Academic Vocabulary in Use, CUP 2008 T. Armer, Cambridge English for Scientists, CUP 2011 J. Williams, Making Connections Low Intermediate, A Strategic Approach to Academic Reading and Vocabulary, CUP 2011 R. Murphy, Essential Grammar in Use, CUP, 3d Edition 2007 GLADSTONE, Dictionnaire des termes de médecine www.wordreference.com www. granddictionnaire.com www.howjsay.com (pronunciation check) |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Tutorials Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Translation and technical vocabulary exercises. |
| Assessment Methods | Oral examinations Continuous assessment Oral Exam = 50% Continuous assessment = 50% |
| Notes | Yes |
| Language | French English |
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