Medical English [ LANGL1855 ]

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The level at the beginning of the course should be lower B1 of the 'Common European Framework for Languages' (Council of Europe).

For the four levels mentioned below, the level aimed at is B1 (see the 'Common European Framework for Languages' of the Council of Europe).

Reading skills:

• Ability to acquire detailed understanding of texts related to the study domain of the student (specialized medical journals such as the NEJOM, The lancet, etc.)

Speaking skills:

• Ability to express oneself clearly and in a detailed fashion on a variety of subjects related to the study domain of the student, ability to develop one's point of view and ability to take part in a conversation unprepared

Mastering of the code:

• Reinforcement of medical and scientific vocabulary
• Consolidation of specific English structures
• Correction of basic lexical and grammatical errors

Medical English course aimed at reinforcing the foundations in grammar, general and scientific vocabulary, reading and listening skills needed for the intermediary level in BAC 3.
At the end of BAC 2, the student should have acquired the upper B1 level of the 'Common European Framework for Languages' (Council of Europe) and this in four domains:

1. reading comprehension
2. listening comprehension
3. speaking skills
4. mastering of the code

1. Continuous assessment
2. Vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation tests (summative assessment)
3. Presentations to be done in class
4. Work on the online platform of the course
5. Final written exam