Kunming Medical University Dept of Foreign Languages A introduction to Medical English

InstructorsProf Robert Little RN,PhDMrs MaryKnoll Jesus RN,BSN

Kunming Medical University Introduction to Medical English

OK, a bit about meBorn in the year 19??, in the city of Adelaide, South Australia.Moved to the UK at the age of 4, grew up and went to school in the city of Leicester, England.Joined the Army at the age of 16.

IntroductionsMy name is Professor Robert Little RN,PhD,PGCEYou may call me Professor LittleYou can call me RobYou cannot call me Professor Robert.You cannot call me Mr. RobertDont ever call me Teacher Robert

BUT WHY ?

NO WHY OK there are reasons why It is grammatically incorrect to use someone's title and given name It is correct to use their title and family name

Examples Professor LittleProfessor Robert LittleDr ZhangNurse ZhangMiss Nancy ZhangMrs Jincui HaoMr Stanley Yu

Higher EducationUniversity of OxfordUniversity of HullNottingham Trent UniversityUniversity of DenverSt.Clements University

Moved to the USA in 1997Moved to China in 2010

Clinical SpecialtiesCritical care/ ICUEmergencyTrauma

Educational SpecialtiesTraumaICU/Critical CareESL (English as a second language)

Welcome The purpose of this course is to introduce students to medical English.In particular we shall focus on different body systems and some related common diseases.

This courseIs a highly technical course in which you will be learning a completely new language

Medical English

This requires that you to already have a basic understanding of Anatomy , Physiology& Biochemistry in Chinese

Course ObjectivesThe objectives of this course are to:Introduce students to medical EnglishEnhance students oral medical EnglishExamine body systems and common diseases in English

Course StructureThe course is 14 weeks in duration with each class consisting of two 45 minute lessons/periods. In other words 1 hour 30 minutes per week.Week 15 is the final Exam

There is A lot of workMostly all lectures , written and video are done outside of the classroom Inside the classroom is for you to talk in English, so be prepared.

RequirementsStudents are expected to attend all classes Students are required to submit any home work on time.Students are required to have Edmodo Edmodohttps://www.edmodo.com/

MaterialsStudents are required to bring, pens, pencils, an eraser and writing paper to each class.A4Bring a USB if you want to copy the PPTsPPTsUWritten exercise material will be provided by the foreign language dept.Students must have Edmodo, internet access and a VPN on their phone. Computer Edmodo,

Text Books

GradingCompleted biography 5% 5%0Attendance 10% 10%Homework 35% 35%Final Exam 50% 50%

ExaminationOral In English 5 minutes(maybe) Answer 2 questions 2

Break

Now about you Your student biographyPurpose:

Assessing your English Getting to know you

Fill it out in English

Photo requirements

GoodNo Good

Email your photosTo 2769598960@qq.com QQPost them as your profile pic on your Edmodo profile Edmodo

The Flipped Class

Edmodo

Lets Do It Log in to the internet (no vpn needed) Edmodo{}Go to https://api.edmodo.com/registerSign up as a student Join the Group sm8y8n sm8y8n

Homework

1. Make sure you PC/LAP TOP/ I PAD/ Phone all have Edmodo Edmodo2 make sure you have Baidu translate on them 3 make sure you have a working VPN 4. Complete both your paper Profile and your Edmodo profiles. Edmodo

Any Questions ?