English for Students of Medicine (Wahlpflichtfach Vorklinikum; nur für Studierende im Vorklinikum) (B2-C1.2)

Stunden: 14

ECTS: 1

Einstufungsergebnis: 66-100

This course is designed for medical students in their pre-clinical studies. Emphasis will be on cultural conventions and spoken-language competence in everyday professional situations. By active participation in this class students will be able to achieve the following:

• - discuss disease and conditions / using anatomical and medical terminology
• - gain confidence in the procedural aspects of medicine: doing a physical examination, talking and listening to patients (doctor - patient communication)
• - describe symptoms / present cases
• - take clinical histories / patient interview
• - find relevant information (i.e. websites, books, explanations of abbreviations)
• - discuss relevant controversial issues in medicine
• - effective presentation skills concerning medical issue of choice

Certificate requirements: Regular attendance and homework is a must. Your grade will be based on active participation, homework and a presentation you have to give.