English for Science and Italian in pharmacy

Students enrolled in the 4th and 5th year of the Single Cycle Degree in Pharmacy are invited to attend the extracurricular course English for Science and Italian in Pharmacy, designed to support their academic and professional communication skills in view of the curricular internship and future work in healthcare settings.

Aims and objectives:

The course aims to strengthen students’ ability to communicate effectively in both English and Italian within pharmacy-related and healthcare contexts. Particular attention will be given to:

• developing confidence in professional and patient-oriented communication
• expanding field-related vocabulary through guided activities
• improving comprehension and interaction skills in real-life pharmacy scenarios

The course is open to students with different linguistic backgrounds and will adopt a flexible, needs-based approach.

Course content:

Course topics may include:

• Communication in pharmacy and healthcare settings
• Understanding and explaining medical and pharmaceutical terminology
• Interaction with patients: gathering information, giving instructions, offering clarification
• Listening and speaking practice through realistic scenarios
• Language mediation between English and Italian in professional contexts
• Strategies for clear, effective, and empathetic communication

Activities will be adapted to students’ language levels and may include roleplays, guided discussions, listening tasks, and collaborative exercises.

Teaching mode:

The course will be held in an interactive seminar format and may include both in-person and online sessions. Teaching methods will emphasize active participation, practical communication tasks, and collaborative learning.

Materials will be provided by the instructor and shared online.

Assessment:

Progress will be monitored through in-class activities, practical communication tasks, and participation in interactive exercises. The focus of the course is on the development of practical language skills rather than formal testing.

How to book your place:

All 4th and 5th year students are highly encouraged to exploit this opportunity, especially in view of the curricular internship in an Italian pharmacy.

Students can book their place following these steps: 

1. Log into Studenti Online

2. Prenotazioni (IT) / Bookings (EN)

3. English for Science and Italian in pharmacy

Enrollment into the course will be possible from the 16th of February until the 16th of March 2026.

Contacts: elisa.casadio11@unibo.it  

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