English B2 (Language for Specific Purposes - Therapy Professions)
- Faculty
Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences
- Version
Version 1 of 11.03.2024.
- Module identifier
22B1715
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
English
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
winter and summer term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
The main objective of this course is to prepare students for a period of university study and / or work in an English speaking health system. The module focuses on the development of the participant’s ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts by practising and refining the key language competencies: speaking, reading, writing and listening. Special attention will be paid to improving participants’ writing skills for academic purposes. In the speaking component students will focus on improving their oral skills with an emphasis on presentation skills.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
The module is divided into two components: “Language in the Health Care System” and “Geopolitical background and cultural competencies”. The following aspects will be focussed: ? History ? National characteristics ? Political and legal systems ? Health Care System ? Tertiary education system ? International relations
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 60 Seminar Presence - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 90 Preparation/follow-up for course work -
- Further explanations
The hours used in the Lecturer based learning Learning field are instructional hours.
- Graded examination
- Portfolio exam
- Remark on the assessment methods
The portfolio exam is worth a total of 100 points and consists of a 30-minute written exam, a term paper, a presentation, and an oral exam. Each element is weighted with 25 points. (Elements: K30 + HA + PR + M; Points: 25 + 25 + 25 + 25).
- Exam duration and scope
Written exam: See valid study regulations
Term paper as part of the portfolio examination: approx. 10-15 pages
Presentation as part of the portfolio examination: approx. 8-12 minutes
Oral examination within the scope of the portfolio examination: see general part of the examination regulations.
The requirements are specified in the respective concrete course.
- Recommended prior knowledge
Successful completion of module B1 or equivalent previous knowledge
- Knowledge Broadening
After successful completion of the module the student will be able to:
1. Describe main differences between the Health Care systems of the host and the home country,
2. Manage a therapeutical patient encounter, in particular to give precise exercise instructions and discuss further treatment options,
3. Write an essay on a health care topic.
- Literature
Aktuelle Literaturliste wird zur Veranstaltung bekanntgegeben.
* Current literature list will be distributed in the course.
- Linkage to other modules
This module builds on the knowledge gained in the module English B1 (Specialized Language for Therapy Professions) and prepares students for possible stays abroad in English-speaking countries.
- Applicability in study programs
- International Physiotherapy
- International Physiotherapy, B.Sc.
- Person responsible for the module
- DiDomenico, Raphael
- Teachers
- Unknown person
- Unknown person
- DiDomenico, Raphael