Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Medical Terminology in English
Course Code
VC_062
Branch of Science
Languages and Literature
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Health Management; Public Health
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Svetlana Muhejeva
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To develop the usage of communication skills in English in the field of medical terminology for study purposes and work in the specialty in the future and to promote the acquisition of medical terminology in English and its practical use.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of the English Language at secondary school level.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to: • describe the parts and organs of the body and their functions; • name and explain diseases, their symptoms and prophylaxis; • describe health related problems and give advice on their prevention; • describe the healthy life style principles; • explain the influence of healthy life style on the human organism.
Skills
1.On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to: • read and understand the main ideas in the popular scientific texts and articles; • write summaries of research articles; • apply appropriate vocabulary in communication with medical workers; • write and explain medical terms; • give a presentation in the classroom;express their opinions and discuss the main health related problems.
Competences
1.As a result of successful study, students will be able to use the acquired medical terminology in English in new situations in relation to knowledge and skills acquired during other courses.
Assessment
Individual work
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1) fulfillment of the tasks of independent work in the course e-studies environment or in the format specified by the lecturer;
2) preparation and presentation of presentations on selected topics within the course topics, using various sources of information: books, articles, databases, Internet resources, etc.
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Examination
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1) Regular attendance and active participation in classes; written homework – qualitative, submitted in due time,
2) progressive tests at the end of each theme – checking terminology acquisition and its practical application,
3) assessment of presentations is consistent with the common criteria; In presentation, students demonstrate their speaking skills and general understanding: prepared monologue (summarising information, expressing opinion), and dialogue (asking/answering questions).
4) at the end of the course – examination consisting of writing a summary of a research article/ presentation.
5) Final assessment of the course is accumulative and it consists of the results of the study work – independent work and tests-- 57%, a presentation – 28% and the examination result – 15%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
McCarter, S. 2014. "Medicine 2 Students' book". Oxford University Press
2.
Health Care in Latvia. 2020 National Health Service Republic of Latvia
3.
Latvia. Country Health Profine 2019, by WHO
4.
OECD Reviews of Public Health: Latvia: A Healthier Tomorrow. 2022 OECD
5.
Physical Activity Facrsheet Latvia, 2021 by WHO
6.
Porter, R.S. (Editor in Chief) 2018. "The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy". Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Additional Reading
1.
International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. WHO, 2016
Other Information Sources
1.
www.publichealth,org