Intermediate results of the Linguistic Group within

TEMPUS IV Project159328-TEMPUS-FR-TEMPUS-SMHES

Svetlana Pisklakova,

Department for International Affairs The Omsk State Medical Academy

Language Lifelong Learning

Lifelong language education as a part of the brilliant career

Each individual is entitled to use more than one language for purpose of communicationEach individual is enabled to do so:for work (professional use);for personal expression;for academic mobility, ect.In short for fulfilled life as a person and social being.

Language Lifelong Learning

Aims to promote: Mutual understanding Lifelong learning Social cohesion

Focus on: Language as a subject The role of language within the subject

Comprehensive model of literacy as per European Framework on

Language Education

Listening Comprehension Competence Audio-Visual Competence Reading Competence Writing Competence Speaking Competence Symbolic Decoding/Encoding Competence Media Competence Literary and Aesthetic Competence Functional-Pragmatic Competence Intercultural Competence Language Learning Competence

159328-TEMPUS-FR-TEMPUS-SMHES

Objective of LG: Integration of the Russian medical specialists into

the European and world information and education space

Qualification requirements

Able to communicate in the professional environment speaking any foreign language

LG’s idea

Guidebook for postgraduate students/medical university teaching staff

Tentative title ‘Preparation for participation in

International Scientific Conference’

Units (Modules) of the Guidebook 1. CV and Business Card 2. Application (Registration form) 3. Abstract (Call for papers) 4. Poster (Call for posters) 5. PowerPoint Presentation 6. International Conference (Evidence-based Medicine) 7. Appendix 8. Useful links

Structure of the Unit (Module)

1. Warm up 2. Definition (CV, business card, poster, etc.)3. Structure (CV, business card, poster, etc.)4. General characteristics5. Compare Russian and English versions to determine and reveal similarities and discrepancies6. Elaborate and formulate criteria for evaluation7. Give several original samples for evaluation8. Evaluate and prove your opinion 9. Complex of exercises 10. Research task

The Guide and beyond…

Use only well-checked sources with working links Ask permission for using materials in our guide

from the journals and other sources to avoid violation of the copyrights.

Pilot version will be launched in I.M. Sechenov MSMU and after preliminary

agreement at the Linguistic Center RUB in November-December 2011 in order to reveal (elicit) weak spots and poor material base, as well as for evaluation and feedback

The Guide and beyond…

Questionnaire aimed at to reveal a level of foreign language knowledge, the real needs and interests in further foreign language learning amid health care professionals and pharmacists.

Survey in Moscow, Arkhangelsk, Kursk, Volgograd, Omsk

Thank you for your attention!!