ENGLISH  FOR  MEDICAL DOCTORS

 

 

COMMUNICATION AND PRONUNCIATION AND WRITTEN

 

Instructor: Dr. Mrs Alice Okonkwo 

Email: chydyam@gmail.com

Office location: Ngor

Class Schedule:

Office Hours:

   

Course description

The ENG for DOCTORS course is destined to students in the IEP. In this course, students are introduced to English in the context of the various majors that exist in the medical field, in a way that familiarizes them with the terminology found in the field of  medical science  . Teachers expose students to a variety of resources that enhance the understanding, and the use of technical and vocational jargons. Evaluation in this course includes but is not limited to reading texts and answering comprehension questions; writing summaries, explaining data and figures

 

Course Objectives

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At the end of the semester students should be able to –

a-Properly introduce themselves at any point in their lives.

b-Define and understand  medical terms

c-practice some basic python

d- Learn  medical symbols, terminologies, gargons etc

e- Summarize many comprehensions that are medical oriented etc.

f- capable of presenting any topic of their choice in English language.

 

Prerequisites

 

N/A

 

ABOUT THE COURSE

 

The course takes you through the language used throughout the patient journey, from admission to interview, tests, diagnosis, treatment, surgery and end-of-life care. The 13 units cover medical terminology, patient and staff interactions, hospital language and documents, research articles, and much more. At the end of each unit there is a quiz for you to check you have learnt the most important language.

During the course, you study all aspects of medical language, including vocabulary, communication, pronunciation, grammar and functional skills. There is a very wide range of activities, including interactive recording where you record and listen to yourself in conversation with a patient. The course has a strong practical focus and is regularly reviewed so the content is always relevant and up to data

 

 

 

 

                               

Required textbook and materials

 

Required text material will be posted the first day of class.

 

Calendar

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NEEDS  ANALYSIS

We ask  you about your current skills level in detail, including  any past test results. You may likely complete a  piece of test- focused writing to know if we can add few topics before going into the topics we have below. Your individual lessons are  completely designed to suit your needs and skills. They may include detailed feedback on how to improve your writing practice, speaking tests and  sessions on  exam strategy for example if you are to write an examination in future after this course.

 

Assessment

 

 

Activities	Percentage (%)
Attendance and participation	20
Written Quiz	20
Practical Tests	30
Final Presentation	30

 

This course has been designed such that all activities are integral and essential parts of the learning process. Although there are no specific points allocated to class participation, it is highly recommended.

Grading Scales

The following is the EHES ’s grading system:

 

Letter Grade	Points	Description
A+	99-100	Pass Credits earned
A	94-98
A-	90-93
B+	87-89
B	84-86
B-	80-83
C+	77-79
C	74-76	Course Validation
C-	70-73	Fail                                No credits earned
D+	67-69
D	64-65
D-	60-63
F	0-59

 

 

Letter Grade	Points	Description
A	4.00	Excellent
B	3.00	Above average
C	2.00	Average
D	1.00	Below average
F	0.00	Failure to complete course requirements satisfactorily
I	Incomplete	Incomplete Grade
W	Withdrawal	Withdrawal by the student during the first two weeks of the semester.
XW	Walk away	Attended at least one class during the first week of the semester and failed to withdraw during the following week.

Note: While neither grades XW, W, are calculated as part of the official grade point average, they are counted in determining satisfactory academic progress for students receiving financial aid and their continuing aid eligibility. It is the policy of  EHES that the responsibility for dropping a class belongs to the student. Please pay attention to the drop dates and policies in academic schedule for each term.

 

Academic Honesty

 

Principles of truth and honesty must be applied in all academic matters at  EHES. Therefore, acts of academic dishonesty, including such activities as plagiarism or cheating are regarded by EHES as very serious offenses. In the event that cheating, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty on the part of students are discovered, each incident will be handled on an individual basis as deemed appropriate by the instructor.

 

Student Course Evaluation Surveys

 

In efforts to better serve our students, the office of Academic Affairs sends out routine online course evaluation surveys; your assistance is needed to ensure that all students complete these online surveys. The surveys only take a few minutes to complete and can be administered at the beginning or end of your class session. The data collected from these surveys provide evidence- based feedback to support continued assessment and strategic planning. This enables continuous improvement of the academic services to students, faculty and staff.

 

Disclaimer

 

As the instructor, I reserve the right to make any changes that I deem necessary to the details and/or policies listed in this syllabus. This includes adjusting the schedule according to the pace of the course and the needs of the students.