English Language II

Recommended Prerequisites

English level B1 or higher.  

Teaching Methods

Active teaching methods will prevail to promote the acquisition of linguistic competences. Students will be asked to participate in class discussions, to give oral presentations and to prepare and present a poster in order to improve their speaking skills. Reading and discussion of scientific articles will be practiced in order to improve the students interpretation skills    

Learning Outcomes

Improve oral, listening, reading and writing skills; improve ability to give presentations and discuss relevant issues both individually and in groups  Stimulate critical thinking and application of knowledge

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Analysis, interpretation and discussion of scientific articles

Translation of an abstract

Preparing and writing an abstract in English

Preparing and writing a CV

Preparing for a job interview

Preparing and writing a scientific paper in English

Preparing and participating in class debates on relevant themes

Preparing and presenting a scientific oral communication  

Head Lecturer(s)

Victoria Bell

Assessment Methods

Avaliação
Project: 25.0%
Other: 35.0%
Exam: 40.0%

Bibliography

Grogan, F. J. (2001). Pharmacy simplified: A glossary of terms. Albany, NY: Delmar Thomson Learning.

Hewings, M. (2005). Advanced grammar in use. Cambridge: Press Syndicate of the University of Oxford.

Robinson, N., Warwick, L., Stirling, J., Thaine, C., Naylor, H., Cunningham, G., & Bell, J. (2009). Face 2 Face. Cambridge

Vince, M., & Sunderland, P. (2003). Advanced Language Practice. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers Limited.

Kallestinova, Elena D. “How to Write Your First Research Paper.The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine 84.3 (2011): 181–190.

Tucker-Allen S. The publication process: steps to success. ABNF J. 8.3 (1997):58-63

Estrada CA, Patel SR, Talente G, Kraemer S. The 10-minute oral presentation: what should I focus on?”Am J Med Sci. Jun;329.6 (2005):306-309

Spinler SA. How to prepare and deliver pharmacy presentations. Am J Hosp Pharm. Aug;48.8 (1991):1730-1738

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