Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo 2015 Volume 143, Issue 3-4, Pages: 237-240
https://doi.org/10.2298/SARH1504237M
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Learning medical English: A prerequisite for successful academic and professional education
Milosavljević Nataša (Faculty of Medicine, Niš)
Vuletić Aleksandar (Union University “Nikola Tesla”, Faculty of Sports, Belgrade)
Jovković Ljiljana (Union University, Belgrade)
The aim of this paper is to present specificities of the English language
teaching necessary for successful education and professional training of
medical students. In contemporary globalized world the English language has
become the basic language of communication in all scientific fields including
the field of medical science. It is well established that Medical English
teaching should primarily focus on stable linguistic competence in English
that is created by means of content and context based curriculum, thus
preparing students for active use of English upon graduation. In order to
achieve this it is very important that English language teaching be based on
specific real situations in which the language is to be used. In addition,
students should be encouraged to adapt practical skills applicable in
specific future professional setting. Medical English teaching represents
constant challenge for teachers because they need to be flexible, open to new
approaches and methods, make decisions and adapt themselves to constant
changes. In addition, long-term learning is at the core of higher education,
and being equal partners, both students and teachers should be aware that
education is a two-way process.
Keywords: English language teaching, medical students, linguistic competence, professional setting, long-term learning