The English course aim is to provide the students with the main language structures and the ability to understand and translate English texts of scientific topic. In particular, the students should become familiar with scientific terminology in English.
Frontal lessons. Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus. Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.
The English course allows the students to learn medical terminology related to the osteo-articular and muscular-skeletal systems as well as the knowledge of English grammar and syntax necessary for scientific writing. Furthermore, students are required to analyze the IMRAD structure characterizing the most reputable research articles.
1. Eric H. Glendinning, Ron Howard, Professional English in Use, Medicine, Cambridge
2. Roberta Losano, Inglese scientifico, Manuale d’uso, Edizioni Minerva Medica
3. Grammatica: testo a scelta dello studente