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Clinical Language
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Clinical Language
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Academic year 2024/2025
- Course ID
- SCB0565
- Teacher
- Simona Ceraolo (Lecturer)
- Year
- 2nd year
- Teaching period
- First and Second semester
- Type
- Basic
- Credits/Recognition
- 4
- Course disciplinary sector (SSD)
- ANGL-01/C - English Language, Translation and Linguistics
- Delivery
- Formal authority
- Language
- English
- Attendance
- Mandatory
- Type of examination
- Written and oral
- Prerequisites
- No prerequisites required.
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Sommario del corso
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is to enhance students' proficiency in both English and Italian, with a particular focus on medical terminology and the processes that occur in hospital environments. Additionally, the course aims to equip students with essential academic writing skills, particularly focusing on the ability to write effective abstracts. In alignment with the qualifying educational objectives of the LM-41 class, students will be expected to collaborate in both Italian and English, supporting their peers in overcoming language barriers. This will help develop key skills such as teamwork, relationship-building, and communication within a collaborative learning environment, which are essential for their future professional roles.
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Results of learning outcomes
At the end of the English Course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in both English and Italian medical terminology, specifically related to hospital environments and healthcare processes, thereby enhancing their ability to communicate effectively in both languages during their clerkship.
- Write clear and effective academic abstracts in English, adhering to the standards of academic writing.
- Collaborate effectively with peers in both English and Italian, supporting classmates in overcoming language barriers.
- Apply communication and relationship-building skills in a collaborative learning environment, preparing for future interactions in multicultural and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
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Program
During the course the following topics will be covered:
- Introduction to writing effective abstracts, with a focus on structure, clarity, and academic language.
- Focus on essential vocabulary in both English and Italian related to hospital departments and healthcare processes.
- Exploration of key differences and similarities between English and Italian medical terminology and usage in clinical settings.
- Development of language skills for effective communication in hospital environments, including interactions with patients and colleagues.
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Course delivery
The learning modality will be based on:
- In-Person Lectures: Interactive lectures will be held in class, providing students with foundational knowledge of academic writing, medical terminology, and communication skills in both English and Italian.
- Moodle Platform: Course materials, including lecture slides, reading resources, and supplementary exercises, will be made available on the Moodle platform for students to access at any time.
- Peer Learning: Students will engage in peer learning activities, where they will collaborate with classmates to support each other's learning, particularly in overcoming language barriers and enhancing communication skills.
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Learning assessment methods
The assessment will consist of two parts:
- Written Part: Students will be required to submit an academic abstract in English. The abstract will be evaluated based on clarity, structure, and adherence to academic writing conventions of abstracts.
- Oral Part: The oral examination will be conducted in both English and Italian and will be based on the content covered during the year. Students must demonstrate a good command of the English and Italian languages and the ability to use specific medical terminology accurately. Failure in any of the two requirements will result in failure of the oral exam, as they are essential for effective communication in a clinical setting.
Suggested readings and bibliography
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- Other
- Title:
- Materials provided by the Teaching Professor
- Required:
- Yes
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Grammar:
- Via della Grammatica for English Speakers by Mina Ricci (A1-b1)
- Gramm.it for english-speakers - Italian grammar complete with exercises and authentic materials by Iacovini, Persiani and Fiorentino (A1-C1)
General Italian
- Nuovo Espresso series (written in Italian)
- New Italian Espresso for English speakers (A1-B1)
Medical Italian
- Italiano Medico by Forapani
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Notes
Students with DSA or disabilities are kindly requested to take note of the reception servicesopen_in_new and support servicesopen_in_new offered by the University of Turin, and in particular of the procedures required for exam supportopen_in_new.
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