Medical Terminology in German and Albanian: Vocabulary in Comparison – Strategies fMedical Terminology in German and Albanian: Vocabulary in Comparison – Strategies for Proor Promoting the Acquisition of Specialized Language through Contrastive Lexis Cover Image

Medizinische Terminologie im Deutschen und Albanischen: Wortschatz im Vergleich – Strategien zur Förderung des Fachsprachenerwerbs durch kontrastive Lexik
Medical Terminology in German and Albanian: Vocabulary in Comparison – Strategies fMedical Terminology in German and Albanian: Vocabulary in Comparison – Strategies for Proor Promoting the Acquisition of Specialized Language through Contrastive Lexis

Author(s): Kimete Canaj, Blerim Canaj, Besjana Beci, Muhamet Kadrija
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, German Literature
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: German-Albanian specialized language; specialized language; learning strategies; medical terminology; medical education; language instruction

Summary/Abstract: This study addresses the challenges faced by Albanian-speaking learners in acquiring German medical terminology. Through a survey of 100 doctors, nurses, and medical students, difficulties and strategies for overcoming these challenges are systematically analyzed. Particular focus is placed on the terminology of Latin and Greek origin and its application within the German language context. The study aims to identify key problem areas, determine preferred learning methods, and highlight directions for future research. The results show differences in the level of understanding as well as difficulties in learning and using the terms. Finally, didactic learner autonomy and learning strategies (Bimmel / Rampillon 2000:35) are proposed to improve the acquisition of specialized language.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 121-137
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: German
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