English for Dentistry

Course Code
BDS101
Course Title
English for Dentistry
Course Description

This compulsory course aims to empower and develop the skills and communicative competence of the students of the College of Dentistry. This will provide the specific English language needed for real-life situations in their majors and future careers as practicing dentists. The course is tailored to maximize student interaction and participation. The goal is to enable students to practice the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with increasing accuracy and confidence. Furthermore, lexical items, including abbreviations and acronyms related to dentistry and medicine will be reinforced. Guidance will be given on correct use of grammatical structures as well as the use of open and closed questions in diagnostic discussion with patients.

Prerequisites
None
Credits
3
Course Type
Theory
Offered
Fall