"G. d'Annunzio"
B1 Level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
The aim of the course is to enhance the knowledge of the micro-language and to allow students to expose the scientific topics fluently.
Scientific articles relating to biotechnology, drugs, natural remedies and cosmetics.
Unit 1 - What are clinical trials? Placebos Unit 2 - Off Label. Zero tolerance for counterfeit medicines Unit 3 - Tekturna, first new type of antihypertensive drug Unit 5 - Tamiflu in brief. Tamiflu efficacy Unit 6 - Biological drugs Unit 7 - Allergies. Antihistamines Unit 8 - Job Outlook. Hospital Pharmacy Unit 9 - Applying for a job. Unit 10 - Scientific Papers. Posters Unit 11 - Predicting Chemical Effects. Buffer Solutions Unit 12 - Herbal Medicine. About Homoeopathy. Aromatherapy Unit 13 - Herbal drugs. Unit 14 - Cosmetic science. Ingredient labeling. Cosmetic toxicology Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odbQgx6s6eI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5Q4Ed3m914 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6Q9BwoRybs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe3r3faNu38 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atRqsRrlllk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpqzVxdwq-E
Beside the topics selected from the book there are some videos to watch and analyze for the exam.
Frontal teaching based on the close reading of texts and their textual analysis.
Oral exam entirely in English on the topics covered in class.
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