2nd Bachelor in Dietetics

Technical English

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ECTS Credits2
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffLouwette, Amélie
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_DIET0042/2
Prerequisite

Preferably a sound knowledge of English (being able to understand a text as well as an English speaker)

Aims and Objectives

The aim of this course is to teach students to read, understand, interpret and translate technical and scientific texts dealing with dietetics and nutrition(intermediate level).

Another objective is to get the students to read scientific journals in English so that they can find other sources of information than those in their mother tongue.

Description

While reading, the students are progressively taught the differences in comparative stylistics so that they avoid translating too literally.

As to pronunciation, the teacher will make sure that all mistakes are corrected.

Bibliography

Technical and scientific texts related to dietetics and nutrition (from specialized books and magazines)

Specialized websites

GLADSTONE, Dictionnaire des sciences médicales et paramédicales

GARNIER-DELAMARE, Dictionnaire des termes techniques de médecine

www.granddictionnaire.com

www.wordreference.com

www.howjsay.com (so as to check pronunciation)

Teaching and Learning MethodsTutorials

Reading comprehension, listening comprehension, translation into French and technical vocabulary exercises.

Assessment MethodsOral examinations
Continuous assessment

Oral Exam : 50%

Continuous assessment (Presence, participation and homework): 50%

NotesYes
LanguageFrench
English

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