Courses for Y4 students of the School of Clinical Medicine
If unsure about the level, consult the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and the General CULP language/course descriptors.
Languages for Medics courses will run over 10 weeks commencing the week beginning 18 September 2023. All courses will be starting at 18.30 or later.
Places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Please note you can only enrol on one course.
Objectives
The primary focus of the course is to develop listening (aural) and speaking (oral) skills with special reference to topics and functions related to medicine and the medical profession. Students will also gain a greater understanding of the societies and cultures of countries where the language is spoken with special emphasis to the medical context. Students will be introduced to the language used in general medical situations and (depending on the level and language) be operational in these.
Methodology
Groups are of up to 14 students and each course offers 20 contact hours. The overall workload for the course is estimated to be of around 50hrs or 10hrs per week.
The teaching methodology is learner-centred as great attention is placed upon the cultural background, learning style and needs of each individual student.
The course features a strong presence of multimedia digital materials that are accessible online in a flexible manner. The 'social environment' of the classroom is exploited to maximise the opportunities for learners' to practise and improve real-time, face-to-face communication skills.
Fees
No fee is payable as these courses are funded via the School of Clinical Medicine and the A. J. Pressland Fund.
Assessment
The assessment is mandatory.
For all levels, all 4 skills, namely listening, speaking, reading and writing, will be assessed by the portfolio of assessments listed below:
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30% |
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10% |
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50% |
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5% |
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5% |
NB: Attendance should be no less than 80%
Materials
A wide-range of bespoke and other multimedia and printed learning materials will be used.
Syllabi
Chinese
French
German
Spanish
Basic Intermediate 1 Intermediate 2
Timetable
Courses offered online via Zoom.
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | |
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Basic | Chinese Mandarin |
BSL |
Spanish 18:30 - 20:30 |
Arabic BSL |
Japanese |
Inter 1 | French |
French |
Spanish |
Spanish |
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Inter 2 | French Spanish |
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For further information about these courses, please contact the SSCs Administrator, Louise Andrew or the CULP Administrator, Mr Bagir Agajevs.