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Lecture 1: No classes – Orientation
Lecture 2: Introduction of the course (Medical English Syllabus)
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Lecture 1: Medical & Basic Science Terminology
Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
To distinguish between prefixes, suffixes, and root words, as well as acronyms, eponyms, and modern medical language
To be able to identify common English and Latin/Greek external body part, and internal organ terms
To be able to define and label various common Latin and Greek prefixes, root words, and suffixes (more specifically colours, numbers, quantities)
Be able to identify, decode, translate, and apply various prefixes, suffixes, and root words pertaining to internal organs
Understand and apply various rules of making singular nouns plural
Be able to pronounce medical terminology using the pronunciation rules presented
Describe locations/positions using suitable language of body directions and planes
Lecture 2: Medical & Basic Science Terminology – continued
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Lecture 1: Medical & Basic Science Terminology – continued
Lecture 2: Medical & Basic Science Terminology – continued
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Lecture 1: Medical & Basic Science Terminology – continued
Lecture 2: Medical & Basic Science Terminology – continued
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Lecture 1: Medical & Basic Science Terminology – continued
Lecture 2: Medical & Basic Science Terminology – continued
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Lecture 1: Research: Basics of Producing Scientific Writing
Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
To understand the value of various forms of note taking, and how successful note taking reduces the risk of plagiarism
To be able to select and incorporate appropriate styles of summarising
To recognise strategies for reading and writing long sentences in academic articles
To be able to use strategies to begin effective research
To be able to select an appropriate research title and format
To be able to incorporate phrases that appropriately convey your meaning, and the meaning of any writers cited
Lecture 2: Research: Basics of Producing Scientific Writing - continued
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Lecture 1: Research: Basics of Producing Scientific Writing - continued
Lecture 2: Research: Basics of Producing Scientific Writing - continued
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Lecture 1: Study Time Given – NO CLASS
Lecture 2: Mid Term Exam (IN CLASS) (30%)
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Lecture 1: Ethics: Language of Expressing Informed Opinions
Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
Be able to identify, discuss, and apply the basic concepts of Medical Ethics
Be able to create concise explanations with examples
Be able to identify useful information in longer texts, and apply it to independent writing
Understand and apply citation and referencing styles
Demonstrate understanding and an ability to apply all skills previously discussed in Medical English
Lecture 2: Study Time Given – NO CLASS
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Lecture 1: Ethics: Language of Expressing Informed Opinions – continued
Lecture 2: Ethics: Language of Expressing Informed Opinions – continued
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Lecture 1: Ethics: Language of Expressing Informed Opinions – continued
Lecture 2: Ethics: Language of Expressing Informed Opinions – continued
Graded Assignment 1 DUE: ‘Ethics: Language of Expressing Informed Opinions – Essay’ (20%)
(typed / hardcopy / submitted to teacher)
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Lecture 1: Conferences: Conveying Information Concisely
Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
Distinguish between the various parts of an abstract and their purpose
Understand the purpose and importance of creating a conference flyer or scientific poster
Understand the importance of the structure and visual flow of a conference flyer or scientific poster
Demonstrate an ability to present various types of data, statistics, information, etc in a suitable manner
Be able to summarize information in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of design elements in the visual presentation of information
Lecture 2: Conferences: Conveying Information Concisely – continued
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Lecture 1: Conferences: Conveying Information Concisely – continued
Lecture 2: Study Time Given – NO CLASS
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Lecture 1: Conferences: Conveying Information Concisely – continued
Lecture 2: Conferences: Conveying Information Concisely – continued
Graded Assignment 2 DUE: ‘Conferences: Conveying Information Concisely – Conference Flyer’ (10%)
(visual / hardcopy (A4 size) / submitted to teacher)
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Final Exam (40%) 13:30-15:00 26th December
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