English for physiotherapy, physiotherapy for englishA synergistic approach

  1. Lindsey Bruton 1
  2. Monika WoZniak 1
  1. 1 Universidad San Jorge
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    Universidad San Jorge

    Zaragoza, España

    ROR https://ror.org/01wbg2c90

Journal:
Revista Nebrija de Lingüística aplicada a la enseñanza de Lenguas

ISSN: 1699-6569

Year of publication: 2013

Issue: 13

Type: Article

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Abstract

This paper describes the process leading to the planning and teaching of a content-based English course for first year Physiotherapy university students. Our approach is based on close collaboration between language specialists and content subject lecturers within a CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) programme, and the resulting synergy between their subjects in the field of Physiotherapy. We begin with a general overview of ESP and CLIL in the context of Higher Education and a brief description of the two approaches at our university. Later we focus on our course, Scientific English, and the interconnections, mutual influences and benefits, as well as problems that arise, with special attention to the subject of Fundamentals of Physiotherapy.

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