English in Medical Education: An Intercultural Approach to Teaching Language and Values

by Peih-Ying Lu and Prof. John Corbett

Book Overview

This book addresses recent developments in medical and language education. Both fields have broadened their focus on clinical expertise and linguistic skills to address issues of cultural competence. The book re-imagines the language classroom in medical settings as an arena for the exploration of values and professional identity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847697755
• ISBN13: 9781847697752
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.3"