Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - BarcelonaEnglish for Physiotherapy 1
Module: Languages
Matter: Inglés para Fisioterapia 1
Main language of instruction: English
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish
| MO | 08:00 10:00 | |||
| WE | 08:00 10:00 |
The objective of this program is to provide students with the academic language necessary to understand and present research in English in Physiotherapy. 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 carrying out activities in reading and listening comprehension 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 aim to strengthen the knowledge introduced during the course and serve to improve communication within the university and conference fields, as well as to provide a solid linguistic basis.
The tutorials are focused on student development and interpersonal skills and include the completion of a group project, 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 safely and effectively in English.
Students will need a B1 English level in order to pass the course. Therefore, students should have a minimum global English language level of B1 before the start of the course.
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
Students will demonstrate the following skills:
Language skills in English
1. Analyze and synthesize information orally and in writing (1)
2. Read and understand the bibliography and 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. Do presentations orally and written in English (65)
Non-linguistic skills
6. To demonstrate ability to work in a team (30.1)
7. To demonstrate how to plan and organize work (2)
8. To demonstrate skills for independent study of the language (10)
9. To demonstrate skills in interpersonal relationships (28.2)
Topics:
Students will work on topics about the evidence-based approach to Physiotherapy, and also about the most relevant areas in current Physiotherapy research.
More specific topics: Introduction to research concepts, types of research, academic and scientific literature, scientific theory, history of physiotherapy and terminology related to anatomy and pathologies, especially that which refers to cardiovascular conditions and osseomusculars.
Discipline-specific language skills:
Students will review, consolidate, and apply their knowledge of language, clinical terminology, and commonly used structures found in the field of health science research.
With this knowledge and language tools students will learn to read and understand academic literature related to Physiotherapy and Physiotherapy research. In addition, they will learn to recognize the main types of research, as well as the common features of non-experimental study design. They will practice taking notes and develop synthesis skills while working on topics seen throughout the course. Finally, they will learn to describe health conditions and their most common treatments in Physiotherapy.
| TRAINING ACTIVITY | METHODOLOGY | COMPETENCES | ECTS CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| lectures | oral presentation / master class problem-solving exercises | 01 13 30.1 62 63 64 65 | 2.4 |
| self-learning activities | apprenticeship contract problem-solving exercises | 02 10 | 2.4 |
| tutorials | learning based upon problema-solving apprenticeship contract | 28.2 | 1.2 |
Class-based materials will be provided by the teacher.
Intranet and internet based materials for self study:
Distance Learning Programme (intranet forum)
Student English File Resources (csc) (intranet forum)
Pagliarulo M: Introduction to Physical Therapy. St. Louis, Mosby Elsevier, 2007
E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session: