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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 1 (Cont.)

STEC1102 English Communication 3 45 hrs ---
To develop and promote students’ English communication skills. Contents: The course
consists of extensive exercises and training on spoken communication and listening
comprehension. Special emphasis is placed on conversation related to health care
practice.
STEN1101 Medical English (I) 3 45 hrs ---
To develop students’ English reading, writing and speaking abilities required in health care
settings. Contents: This course is the first part of medical English education. Emphasis is
placed on the use of medical terminology. Students will learn common medical terms
related to body structures, diseases, and treatments. They will also receive extensive
training on understanding spoken and written English medical information, as well as
writing brief medical reports. It will prepare students to communicate with patients and
health care team members in English in clinical practice.
STEN1102 Medical English (II) 3 45 hrs ---
To develop students’ English reading, writing and speaking abilities required in health care
settings. Contents: This course is the second part of medical English education. Emphasis
is placed on the use of medical terminology. Students will learn common medical terms
related to body structures, diseases, and treatments. They will also receive extensive
training on understanding spoken and written English medical information, as well as
writing brief medical reports. It will prepare students to communicate with patients and
health care team members in English in clinical practice.
STGB1101 General Biology 3 45 hrs ---
To introduce students to the scientific principles and concepts of biology. Contents: Topics
include the chemical basis of life, life and classification, cell components and their
functions, as well as various structures and functions of organisms, etc. Students will also
learn the basic operation in laboratory and will perform experiments to improve their
understanding of different scientific concepts.
STID1102 Introduction to Language and Speech 3 45 hrs ---
Disorders
To introduce students to the basic knowledge of speech pathology and audiology.
Contents: Topics include typical and disordered communication, childhood language
impairment, articulation disorders, adult language impairment, fluency disorders, voice
disorders, neurological communication disorders, swallowing disorders, audiology and
hearing loss, and augmentative and alternative communication.
STIS1101 Introduction to Speech and Hearing 3 45 hrs ---
Sciences
To introduce students to the basic principles and applications of speech and hearing
sciences. Contents: This course covers the topics related to the nature of sound, basic
signal and system theory, introduction to speech and hearing sciences including anatomy,
physiology, acoustics, instrumentation, as well as methods and tools for speech and
hearing research.

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