1. English and Italian in the Frame of Genre-based Research and Foreign Language LearningIvo Fabijanić, 2020 Abstract: The publication focuses on English and Italian in the context of genre-based research in foreign language learning, with five contributions focusing on language, namely the position of abbreviations in the Italian business context, the English language in tertiary education using the LanGuide platform, the compilation of the Shakespeare's Dictionary, the attitude of young learners towards the introduction of the first foreign language and the strategies used in translating administrative texts into a minority language. In her contribution, Lenassi discusses the principle of economy in the language usage in business Italian correspondence, and focuses on the similarities and differences in the use of abbreviations. Kompara Lukančič and Fabijanić present a different approach to learning and teaching foreign languages, and they emphasise the role of language acquisition and multilingualism. Kompara Lukančič also discusses the micro- and macrostructure of the Shakespeare’s Dictionary. In his contribution, Smajla discusses the attitudes of Slovenian language learners to the introduction of the first foreign language. In the last part of the monograph Paolucci writes about his study from 2019 in which he examined source and target-oriented strategies in the translation of normative and informative administrative texts for the Italian minority in Slovenia. Keywords: language learning, first foreign language, legal languages, business communication, lexicography. Published in DKUM: 10.09.2020; Views: 1161; Downloads: 0 |
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3. English for Specific Purposes - Students of Nursing Bridging the Gap between Theory and PracticeSofia Ha Vela, 2016, undergraduate thesis Abstract: Theoretical framework: Mastering a foreign language is a necessary component in the pursuit of a successful nursing career. Needs analysis identifies the purposes of learning, the best teaching methods, and the possible problems in implementing the language program.
Purpose: This thesis explored the academic and professional needs of the English language for nursing students at the Faculty of Health Sciences in Maribor and for health care employees within the region in order to build a bridge between theory and practice.
Methodology: The quantitative method of research was applied and a survey questionnaire was used as an instrument to collect data. Questions included in the survey were mostly of the closed type. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel were used to analyze, examine, and edit the acquired information.
Results: It was determined that the learning needs of the students should focus on verbal communication and listening comprehension and less on grammar. More emphasis should be placed on conversational English, as both the student and employee groups felt that this was the most efficient method for learning.
Conclusion: The necessary information is now available to make improvements to the English language courses at the Faculty of Health Sciences in Maribor to better meet the needs of future health care professionals. Ultimately, this can improve communication between nurses and patients in a foreign language and increase the quality of care. Keywords: English for Specific Purposes (ESP), student nurse, foreign language, needs analysis, health care workers, communication. Published in DKUM: 12.05.2016; Views: 2013; Downloads: 83
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4. Smart software instant reminder for interpersonal communication in foreign countryDejan Pukšič, 2013, original scientific article Abstract: Traveling to foreign countries is not a privilege of social elite these days and communication is the basic tool for business. Internet and contemporary schools curriculums have enable us to communicate in global language - English. But for those who is going to reside in other country for longer period of time some basic communication in resident country language is necessary. Every year a lot of foreign students come to our university as student exchange and these are not the only ones. For a period of one semester they do not only study but want to see the country and local tradition. Different language courses are offered and a lot of foreigners attend them. Huge amount of information often overwhelm them and some kind of smart instant reminder is much appreciated. We have attended multiple courses and analyse the most needed topics for smart instant reminder and how make it efficient for foreigners. A software program for portable devices is developed and helps as two ways assistant. It provides language and speech remindersince pronunciation is pinnacle of problems in ourlanguage. Keywords: vzgoja in izobraževanje, učenje jezika, ečenje tujega jezika, razvoj programske opreme, language learning, m-learning, foreign language communication, software development, software requirements Published in DKUM: 10.07.2015; Views: 1535; Downloads: 33
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