Integrating the Case Study Method Into Teaching Medical English: an Innovative Pedagogical Research
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17248614Ключевые слова:
Medical English; English for Medical Purposes (EMP); case-based learning (CBL); case method; task-based language teaching (TBLT); clinical reasoning; discourse competence; communicative competence; simulation; SBAR; ESP pedagogy.Аннотация
This article analyzes an instructional model for integrating the case study method into English for Medical
Purposes (EMP) courses. Drawing on evidence from case-based learning (CBL) in medical education and task-based
language teaching (TBLT) within applied linguistics, we argue that case-driven Medical English fosters clinical reasoning,
discourse competence, and teamwork communication. The paper synthesizes interdisciplinary literature, specifies a
step-by-step design framework (case selection, language–outcome mapping, facilitation, assessment), and reports pilot
results from an upper-intermediate EMP cohort. Findings show significant gains in structured clinical communication
(SBAR), terminology retention, and genre-based writing (discharge summaries, H&Ps). We conclude with an implementation
checklist and a research agenda for robust outcome evaluation
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