Subject

English for Physiotherapy 2

  • code 13429
  • course 3
  • term Semester 1
  • type OB
  • credits 3

Module: Languages

Matter: English for Physiotherapy 2

Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish

Timetable
 Sem.1  MO 10:00 12:00 
 Sem.1  WE 10:00 12:00 

Teaching staff

Head instructor

Dra. Monica CLUA - mclua@uic.es

Office hours

Mónica Clua mclua@uic.es

Introduction

 

The objective of this program is to provide students with the academic language necessary to understand and present a research in Physiotherapy in English. This is why it will be especially important to develop critical reading and listening skills. Also, the skills of oral and written expression will be strengthened to consolidate knowledge and stimulate communication in an academic context.

 The program consists of 3 parts: lectures, tutorials and self-study.

 The master classes will focus on the completetion of reading and listening comprehension assignments in the field of scientific research and Physiotherapy. These classes are designed with the aim of developing understanding in an academic context. The activities of speaking and writing serve to improve communication in universities and conferences, as well as to provide a solid linguistic basis, with the aim of strengthening the knowledge introduced during the course.

 The tutorials are focused on student development and interpersonal skills and include a group presentation, which will later be evaluated.

 And finally, the independent study, or 'distance learning' focuses on: the development of writing, listening and reading skills; the grammar and specific vocabulary consolidation; and finally gives the student greater autonomy in learning a foreign language.

The three parts are specifically designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and resources needed to communicate effectively and with confidence in English

Pre-course requirements

 

  Students must have a minimum level of English of B2.1 before the start of the course.

Objectives

Master class:

Prepare and provide students with the lexical and grammatical knowledge necessary to effectively understand, synthesize and present physiotherapy research projects in English.

 

To reinforce the receptive skills of reading and listening through practice, using various incentives, as well as to promote the development of the productive skills of speaking and writing.

Tutorials:

To develop the students' interpersonal skills as well as their ability to work with others, both in their native language and foreign language.

 

Independent study:

To develop student reading comprehension through the completion of assignments that require an in depth analysis of the language, both in a lexical and a structural level, of the main and secondary ideas, as well as of the organization models typical in the English literature of Physiotherapy; to strengthen listening skills; to review the specific vocabulary and grammar structures that are most common in Physiotherapy research.

Learning outcomes of the subject

Students will demonstrate the following skills:

 

Language skills in English

 

1. Analyze and synthesize information orally and in writing (1)

2. To read and understand literature on physiotherapy (62)

3. Know and use the terminology and linguistic structures of the English language related to the field of Physiotherapy (63)

4. Understand the main ideas and participate in conferences or lectures in English (64)

5. To do oral and written presentations in English (65)

     

Non-linguistic skills

 

1. To demonstrate ability to work in a team (30.1)

2. To demonstrate how to plan and organize work (2)

3. To demonstrate skills for independent study of the language (10)

4. To demonstrate skills in interpersonal relationships (28.2)

Syllabus

Topics

Students will work with topics related to the introduction to experimental research, the design of a randomized controlled clinical trial and terminology regarding various therapeutic modalities.

 

Linguistic knowledge

Students will review and strengthen their knowledge on the use of the descriptive sentences, expressions of quantity in clinical terminology and vocabulary often used in the field of research in health sciences, sentence analysis and organization of content in a scientific paper.

Teaching and learning activities

In person

Students will take an active part in reading activities, completing analyses and syntheses of texts from various academic genres specific to Physiotherapy, such as extracts from textbooks and journal articles. In addition, those topics covered during the course will be discussed in interactive activities and oral presentations and written papers will be completed. Finally, in listening activities, students will need to retain both general and specific information of the presentations of other students, teachers and online lecturers.

 

Virtual Internet resources also serve as a linguistic tool that students will use throughout their learning process. These resources are an integral part of their self-study as they will provide the tools and motivation for independent learning of English in their area of expertise, throughout their professional life.

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person

Evaluation systems and criteria

 

Date

Activity

% Final grade

Learning result

weekly

Classwork and tests

15%

Read and understand the main ideas of texts and literature related to physiotherapy ( 62)

Working with terminology and linguistic structures related to Physiotherapy ( 63)

Understand the main ideas of formal presentations or lectures in English ( 64)

Demonstrate the ability to learn on their own

 

Group Project:

Submission of an article RCCT

40 %

Analyze and synthesize information orally and in writing (1)

Communicate orally and in writing (65)

Be able to work in a team (30.1)

Be able to plan and organize the own work (2)

Be able to develop interpersonal skills (28.2)

 

Midterm exam

15%

Read and understand the main ideas of texts and literature related to physiotherapy (62)

Understand the main ideas of formal presentations or lectures in English ( 64)

 

Final exam

30%

Read and understand the main ideas of texts and literature related to physiotherapy (62)

Understand the main ideas of formal presentations or lectures in English ( 64)

 

 

Important information about evaluation

• It is highly recommended to have a minimum level of English language B2.1 before the beginning of the course.

• Attendance and participation: Participation, class attendance and continuous assessment are essential to pass the course. In addition, group work outside class will also be an important part of the evaluation. Homework assignments and and other important information will be posted in Moodle.

 

• Pass grade: To pass the subject (for example with a 5) in the midterm and final exam, students must achieve a score of 50%. In other words, 50% = a 5.

• It will not be possible to pass the course only with the final exam.

First resit: Depending on the case, a student may be required to complete a written paper and / or an oral presentation, in addition to the examination. .

Other tests: those students who miss the midterm having a valid justification (ie medical certificate) must submit this justification to the teacher the next day of class. At the end of that period if the student has attended at least 80% of the classes, he or she will be able to compensate for the midterm on the day of the final exam.

Many evaluation activities will be carried out during the course. A 0 will be given for each activity not presented or carried out. However, each test has little individual weight in the evaluation of the course so missing one will have little effect on the total grade.

Bibliography and resources

Resources:

 The teacher will supply the materials needed for class work.

 Virtual intranet and Internet material for independent study.

Bibliography:

 Pagliarulo M: Introduction to Physical Therapy. St. Louis, Mosby Elsevier, 2007

Evaluation period

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:

  • E1 06/11/2019 10:00h A02
  • E2 01/07/2020 12:00h
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