Scientific English
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with tools for analysing and decoding scientific texts in English, strengthening their ability to understand and engage with the academic literature relevant to their field of study.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will have acquired the ability to understand and engage with the scientific literature in English that is relevant to his or her field of study. In addition, the student will have acquired transversal skills such as the ability to critically examine a scientific text, and to recognize and decode the discursive and persuasive strategies employed by the author.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
If the COVID-19 emergency continues, the course will take place in synchronous online mode via the Teams platform. The course programme and bibliography are not expected to change significantly.
Course syllabus
The course plans to develop the students' competences on reading, analysis and comprehension of scientific and academic texts as well as on conversational situations that take place in specialised contexts.
Specifically, the focus is on the following topics:
1) Scientific English and its characteristics
2) Anatomy and physiology of the human body and its composition. Main human body systems analysis
3) Infectious Diseases, Prevention and Epidemiology
4) Toxicology
5) Food hygiene
6) Industrial and workplace hygiene and hazards
7) Environmental protection
8) Scientific Research and Presentations: Structure and Organisation of a Scientific Paper - Its purpose and language features
The lessons will consist in explanations concerning the main topic and in practical exercises and detailed analyses to consolidate the content of the lesson. Each lesson will be integrated by online activities (video lessons, videos for listening comprehension, forums, material to be commented) in English on the course's moodle platform in order to apply and reflect on acquired knowledge. Such activities are part of the course and programme and must be completed in order to access all the material on the platform and prepare for the exam.
Specifically, the focus is on the following topics:
1) Scientific English and its characteristics
2) Anatomy and physiology of the human body and its composition. Main human body systems analysis
3) Infectious Diseases, Prevention and Epidemiology
4) Toxicology
5) Food hygiene
6) Industrial and workplace hygiene and hazards
7) Environmental protection
8) Scientific Research and Presentations: Structure and Organisation of a Scientific Paper - Its purpose and language features
The lessons will consist in explanations concerning the main topic and in practical exercises and detailed analyses to consolidate the content of the lesson. Each lesson will be integrated by online activities (video lessons, videos for listening comprehension, forums, material to be commented) in English on the course's moodle platform in order to apply and reflect on acquired knowledge. Such activities are part of the course and programme and must be completed in order to access all the material on the platform and prepare for the exam.
Prerequisites for admission
The course requires a knowledge of English of at least level B1.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons, group discussions and practical exercises.
Teaching Resources
The essential bibliography, required to prepare for the exam,, is the following:
English for Medical Purposes. A complete guide for healthcare professionals
Nicola Pelizzari
ISBN 978-8833591667
Libreria Universitaria Edizioni
Pursuing Academic Literacy. An advanced resource book for english language learners
Nicola Pelizzari
ISBN 978-8833592725
Libreria universitaria Edizioni
English for Medical Purposes. A complete guide for healthcare professionals
Nicola Pelizzari
ISBN 978-8833591667
Libreria Universitaria Edizioni
Pursuing Academic Literacy. An advanced resource book for english language learners
Nicola Pelizzari
ISBN 978-8833592725
Libreria universitaria Edizioni
Assessment methods and Criteria
The lessons will consist in explanations concerning the main topic and in practical exercises and detailed analyses to consolidate the content of the lesson. Each lesson will be integrated by online activities (video lessons, videos for listening comprehension, forums, material to be commented) in English on the course's Ariel platform in order to apply and reflect on acquired knowledge. Such activities are part of the course and programme and must be completed in order to access all the material on the platform and prepare for the exam.
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH - University credits: 3
Practicals: 48 hours
Professor:
Pelizzari Nicola
Professor(s)
Reception:
13.30 Thursday
Private meeting room on Microsoft Teams - Schedule an appointment - [email protected]