Where
NIH Main Campus, Building 10
FAES Academic Center, B-1 Level
Bethesda, MD 20892
Driving Directions
Contact
Lesley OMalley
FAES Graduate School National Institutes of Health (NIH) 301-827-5797 lesley.omalley@nih.gov
Language, Culture and Medicine: Conversational English for Researchers
In this course, students will gain experience summarizing news stories, leading discussions, and participating in conversations on a variety of medical research topics of interest to the general public. Assignments will include listening to news stories on National Public Radio and presentations on TED.com to prepare for class discussions. Students will also practice presenting their own research in a format that will engage people outside their specialty areas.
Learning objectives:
- Improve conversation skills by using everyday English to discuss a variety of topics related to medical research and health.
- Ask questions to clarify or get more information about a topic.
- Make clear presentations by explaining complex concepts in simple language.
Prerequisite: High intermediate to advanced level of English proficiency and willingness to actively participate in discussions.
Instructor and Contact Information: This course is taught by Jennifer Kagan, Director of Program Development and English Instructor at English Now! Questions about the course can be directed to: jennifer.kagan@english-now.com.
Location: Main NIH campus, Building 10, FAES Academic Center, B-1 Level, Bethesda, MD 20892. All classes will be held in Classroom B1C206 with the exception of Thursday, May 23rd and Thursday, June 6th when class will be held in Classroom B1C211.
Dates:
Tuesday, May 21st and Thursday, May 23, 3-5pm
Tuesday, May 28th and Thursday, May 30, 3-5pm
Tuesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 6, 3-5pm
Tuesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 13 3-5pm
Tuition: $240.00 to be paid by the first day of class.