spContent=Hello, everyone! Welcome to the course entitled Pharmaceutical English! Here we will cover the details about history of medicine, pharmaceutical science, pharmaceutical professions and management of medicine. Join us to find out how the course works and we hope you will have a pleasant and satisfying learning experience.
Hello, everyone! Welcome to the course entitled Pharmaceutical English! Here we will cover the details about history of medicine, pharmaceutical science, pharmaceutical professions and management of medicine. Join us to find out how the course works and we hope you will have a pleasant and satisfying learning experience.
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课程概述
“医药英语”是高职高专院校药学类（药学、中药学）、药品制造类（药物制剂、化学药生产技术、生物药生产技术、中药生产技术）、药品管理类（药品质量检测、药品监督管理、药品经营与管理、药品服务与管理）等专业重要的公共基础课程。
本课程从专业主要岗位（群）需求出发，设计了包含医药历史、学科、职业和管理四个内容模块、共十个单元，涵盖中西医药历史简介，典型中药、化学药、生物药介绍，药店/药房、医院、制药企业等职场环境英语应用，以及药品生产质量管理规范、药品经营质量管理规范、药品标准范例介绍等核心内容，同时穿插全国医学英语水平考试专项训练（Medical English Test System，简称METS，医药卫生类各专业英语水平测试），满足医药英语课程教学大纲的基本要求。
本课程的目标是帮助学习者在公共英语学习的基础上，掌握必备的医药英语知识和技能，具有医药职场环境下听、说、读、看、写、译的综合运用能力，培养职业道德和创新精神，为学习专业课程和进一步提高医药英语的应用能力奠定良好的基础。本课程具有学做一体、注重职业技能培养，体现职业性、实用性、典型性等特点。
课程大纲
History of Traditional Chinese Medicine
课时目标：Upon completion of this unit, you are expected to: (1) Remember the new key words and expressions as mentioned in the conversations and passages; (2) Know the history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). And you should be able to: (3) Communicate using the appropriate new words and sentence constructions in link with TCM; (4) Know the typical therapies of TCM, and the contributions of famous figures in the history of TCM; (5) Write an essay on the applications of traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.
Section I Listening
1.1 Listening
1.2 Listening Comprehension
1.3 Listening Recording
Section II Speaking
2.1 Famous Ancient Practitioners of TCM
2.2 Discussion (1)
Section III Reading
3.1 The Origin and History of TCM
3.2 Reading Comprehension
3.3 Typical Therapies of Traditional Chinese Medicine
3.4 Pictures on Typical Therapies of TCM
3.5 Text Recording
3.6 Discussion (2)
3.7 Quiz
Section IV Writing, Translation & Vocabulary
4.1 Applications of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19
4.2 Practice: An Essay on the History of TCM & Translation
4.3 Vocabulary (145)
Section V Assignments
Section VI Test
Section Section VII METS (II): Test Paper, Answers, Answer Sheet & Audio of Listening
History of Western Medicine
课时目标：Upon completion of this unit, you are expected to: (1) Remember the new key words and expressions as mentioned in the conversations and passages; (2) Learn the origin and history of Western medicine, as well as the landmark drug penicillin. And you should be able to: (3) Communicate using the appropriate new words and sentence constructions in link with Western medicine; (4) Know the famous figures and literature about Western medicine; (5) Write a package insert of medicine.
Section I Listening
1.1 Listening
1.2 Listening Comprehension
1.3 Listening Recording
Section II Speaking
2.1 Widening the Knowledge of Penicillin
2.2 Discussion (1)
Section III Reading
3.1 The Origin and History of Western Medicine
3.2 Reading Comprehension
3.3 The Misunderstanding of Penicillin Skin Test
3.4 Pictures on Penicillin
3.5 Text Recording
3.6 Discussion (2)
3.7 Quiz
Section IV Writing, Translation & Vocabulary
4.1 The Package Insert of Medicine
4.2 Practice: An Essay on the Origin and History of Western Medicine & Translation
4.3 Medical Terminology: Antibiotics
4.4 Vocabulary (110)
Section V Assignments
Section VI Test
Section VII METS (II): Listening
Traditional Chinese Medicine
课时目标：Upon completion of this unit, you are expected to: (1) Remember the new key words and expressions as mentioned in the conversations and passages; (2) Learn the characteristics and combination of traditional Chinese herbs, and Chinese patent medicines. And you should be able to: (3) Communicate using the appropriate new words and sentence constructions in link with TCM; (4) Read and translate the passages about TCM; (5) Write an invitation email about the training program of TCM to your friend.
Section I Listening
1.1 Listening
1.2 Listening Comprehension
1.3 Listening Recording
Section II Speaking
2.1 Chinese Medicine
2.2 Discussion (1)
Section III Reading
3.1 Chinese Medicinal Herbs and Their Combination
3.2 Reading Comprehension
3.3 Chinese Patent Medicines for Colds
3.4 Pictures on Chinese Patent Medicines
3.5 Text Recording
3.6 Discussion (2)
3.7 Quiz
Section IV Writing, Translation & Vocabulary
4.1 An Invitation Email
4.2 Practice: An Invitation Email on the Training Program of TCM & Translation
4.3 Vocabulary (98)
Section V Assignments
Section VI Test
Section VII METS Reading & Writing: Part One
Chemical Drugs
课时目标：Upon completion of this unit, you are expected to: (1) Remember the new key words and expressions as mentioned in the conversations and passages; (2) Learn the definition of chemical drugs, common drugs used in our daily life, methods of drug production and dosage form. And you should be able to: (3) Communicate using the appropriate new words and sentence constructions in link with chemical drugs; (4) Read and translate the passages about chemical drugs; (5) Write a short essay about drug administration.
Section I Listening
1.1 Listening
1.2 Listening Comprehension
1.3 Listening Recording
Section II Speaking
2.1 Seeing a Doctor
2.2 Discussion (1)
Section III Reading
3.1 Chemical Drugs and Their Production
3.2 Reading Comprehension
3.3 Dosage Form(s)
3.4 Pictures on Dosage Form
3.5 Text Recording
3.6 Discussion (2)
3.7 Quiz
Section IV Writing, Translation & Vocabulary
4.1 Drug Administration
4.2 Practice: An Essay on "One of Pharmaceutical Production Techniques" & Translation
4.3 Vocabulary (98)
Section V Assignments
Section VI Test
Section VII METS (II) Reading & Writing: Part Two
Biological Drugs
课时目标：Upon completion of this unit, you are expected to: (1) Remember the new key words and expressions as mentioned in the conversations and passages; (2) Learn biological drugs such as vaccines, insulin and grasp a basic idea of industrial fermentation, bioreactor and a brief history of biotechnology. And you should be able to: (3) Communicate using the appropriate new words and sentence constructions in link with biological drugs; (4) Read and translate the passages about biological drugs; (5) Write an application letter (a cover letter) for a summer internship in a biological company.
Section I Listening
1.1 Listening
1.2 Listening Comprehension
1.3 Listening Recording
Section II Speaking
2.1 Buying Insulin at a Pharmacy
2.2 Discussion (1)
Section III Reading
3.1 Vaccines, Insulin & Insulin Injection Sites
3.2 Reading Comprehension
3.3 Pictures on Industrial Fermentation and Bioreactor
3.4 Text Recording
3.5 COVID-19 and Vaccines
3.6 Discussion (2)
3.7 Quiz
Section IV Writing, Translation & Vocabulary
4.1 A Letter of Application
4.2 Practice: An Application Letter for an Internship in a Biological Company & Translation
4.3 Vocabulary (97)
Section V Assignments
Section VI Test
Section VII METS (II) Reading & Writing: Part Three
At the Pharmacy
课时目标：Upon completion of this unit, you are expected to: (1) Remember the new key words and expressions as mentioned in the conversations and passages; (2) Learn pharmacy-related issues such as the procedure of customer service, customer greeting skills, drug labels, package inserts, OTC and prescription drugs, and side effects of drugs. And you should be able to: (3) Communicate using the appropriate new words and sentence constructions in link with pharmacies; (4) Read and translate the passages with the aid of a dictionary; (5) Write an essay on "effective consultation skills in a community pharmacy”.
Section I Listening
1.1 Listening
1.2 Listening Comprehension
1.3 Listening Recording
Section II Speaking
2.1 Procedures for Customer Service
2.2 Discussion (1)
Section III Reading
3.1 Package Inserts, OTC and Prescription Drugs
3.2 Reading Comprehension
3.3 Medication Side Effects
3.4 Pictures on Side Effects of Drugs
3.5 Text Recording
3.6 Discussion (2)
3.7 Quiz
Section IV Writing, Translation & Vocabulary
4.1 Effective Consultation Skills in a Community Pharmacy
4.2 Practice: A Conversation between a Pharmacist and a Customer at a Pharmacy & Translation
4.3 Vocabulary (87)
Section V Assignments
Section VI Test
Section VII METS (II) Reading & Writing: Part Four
At the Hospital
课时目标：Upon completion of this unit, you are expected to: (1) Remember the new key words and expressions as mentioned in the conversations and passages; (2) Learn hospital-related issues such as preparations before surgery, anesthesia, complications, and medication administration. And you should be able to: (3) Communicate using the appropriate new words and sentence constructions in link with hospitals; (4) Read and translate the passages with the aid of a dictionary; (5) Write a hospital discharge certificate for a patient based on the specific information.
Section I Listening
1.1 Listening
1.2 Listening Comprehension
1.3 Listening Recording
Section II Speaking
2.1 Cancer
2.2 Discussion (1)
Section III Reading
3.1 An Operating Room and Anesthesia
3.2 Reading Comprehension
3.3 The Most Common Complications After Surgery
3.4 Pictures on the Most Common Complications after Surgery
3.5 Text Recording
3.6 Doctor-patient Communication
3.7 Discussion (2)
3.8 Quiz
Section IV Writing, Translation & Vocabulary
4.1 A Hospital Discharge Certificate
4.2 Practice: A Discharge Certificate for a Patient & Translation
4.3 Vocabulary (92)
Section V Assignments
Section VI Test
Section VII METS (II) Reading & Writing: Part Five
In the Pharmaceutical Company
课时目标：Upon completion of this unit, you are expected to: (1) Remember the new key words and expressions as mentioned in the conversations and passages; (2) Learn basics in a pharmaceutical company such as how to apply for a job, how to interview, the knowledge and skills related to drug sales, compressed tablet manufacture and pharmaceutical logistics. And you should be able to: (3) Communicate using the appropriate new words and sentence constructions in link with pharmaceutical companies ; (4) Read and translate the passages with the aid of a dictionary; (5) Write a resume for yourself which is well-organized, easy to read, and results-oriented.
Section I Listening
1.1 Listening
1.2 Listening Comprehension
1.3 Listening Recording
Section II Speaking
2.1 Applying for a Job
2.2 Discussion (1)
Section III Reading
3.1 Work in Pharmaceutical Sales and Compressed Tablet Manufacture
3.2 Reading Comprehension
3.3 Pictures on Pharmaceutical Logistics
3.4 Text Recording
3.5 FDA Approval Process
3.6 Discussion (2)
3.7 Quiz
Section IV Writing, Translation & Vocabulary
4.1 How to Create a Pharmacy Graduate Resume
4.2 Practice: A Resume & Translation
4.3 Vocabulary (64)
Section V Assignments
Section VI Test
Section VII METS (II) Reading & Writing: Part Six
Drug Regulations
课时目标：Upon completion of this unit, you are expected to: (1) Remember the new key words and expressions as mentioned in the conversations and passages; (2) Learn the main components and structures of GMP and GSP, and improve the responsibility consciousness of drug quality management. And you should be able to: (3) Communicate using the appropriate new words and sentence constructions in link with GMP and GSP; (4) Read and translate the passages about GMP and GSP; (5) Write a letter of complaint.
Section I Listening
1.1 Listening
1.2 Listening Comprehension
1.3 Listening Recording
Section II Speaking
2.1 Visiting a Pharmaceutical Company and a Pharmacy
2.2 Discussion (1)
Section III Reading
3.1 Requirements of Facilities and Equipment under GSP and Some Necessary Records under GMP
3.2 Reading Comprehension
3.3 Documentation Habits
3.4 Pictures on Documentation Habits in the Pharmaceutical Industry
3.5 Text Recording
3.6 Discussion (2)
3.7 Quiz
Section IV Writing, Translation & Vocabulary
4.1 A Letter of Complaint
4.2 Practice: A Descriptive Article & Translation
4.3 Vocabulary (80)
Section V Assignments
Section VI Test
Drug Standards
课时目标：Upon completion of this unit, you are expected to: (1) Remember the new key words and expressions as mentioned in the conversations and passages; (2) Learn the main components and structures of pharmacopoeial monographs. And you should be able to: (3) Communicate using the appropriate new words and sentence constructions in link with drug standards; (4) Read and translate the passages about pharmacopoeial monographs; (5) Improve your quality awareness and make full preparations for your future; (6) Write a case report..
Section I Listening
1.1 Listening
1.2 Listening Comprehension
1.3 Listening Recording
Section II Speaking
2.1 Identification of Aspirin in Different Pharmacopoeias
2.2 Discussion (1)
Section III Reading
3.1 Monograph of the United States Pharmacopoeia and Monograph of British Pharmacopoeia
3.2 Reading Comprehension
3.3 Asprin
3.4 Pictures on Aspirin Acetylsalicylic Acid
3.5 Text Recording
3.6 Discussion (2)
3.7 Quiz
Section IV Writing, Translation & Vocabulary
4.1 A Case Report
4.2 Practice: An Email of Congratulations & Translation
4.3 Vocabulary (93)
Section V Assignments
Section VI Test
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预备知识
* 系统学习过中学、高职高专公共英语课程，具备基本的英语词汇和语法知识。
* 具备“高等学校英语应用能力考试A级或B级（PRETCO-A/B）”笔试和口试所需的听、说、读、看、写、译能力。
参考资料
* 梁正溜,肖英.医学英语教程[M].上海:上海外语教育出版社,2023年.
* 林速容,赵旦.药学英语[M].北京:人民卫生出版社,2022年.
* 崔成红,李正亚.医药英语(第2版)[M].北京:中国医药科技出版社,2017年.
常见问题
* 本课程与医学英语水平考试（Medical English Test System, 简称METS）之间有何关系？
答：本课程融入METS考试，在内容和形式上对接METS题例。因此，学习本课程有助于备考METS。
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