Essentials of Medical English. Book Design and Specificity
Essentials of Medical English. Book Design and Specificity
Author(s): Iulia Cristina FrînculescuSubject(s): Language studies, Foreign languages learning, Theoretical Linguistics
Published by: Editura Universitaria Craiova
Keywords: English for Medical Purposes (EMP);teaching materials; EMP teaching methodology;
Summary/Abstract: This paper presents the overall structure and specificity of a book designed to teach English for Medical Purposes (EMP). The study passes into review the medical topics covered in the book, ranging from the anatomy, physiology and physical examination of body systems to history taking, basic medical instruments and medication. On the other hand, the article highlights the correlation between teaching materials and real EMP classroom activities. The focus is on how the EMP book can be designed and structured in order to mirror medical realities and at the same time be able to help students develop all language skills in medical English.
Journal: Annals of the University of Craiova, Series: Philology, English
- Issue Year: 1/2022
- Issue No: XXIII
- Page Range: 48-60
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English