English at a basic level to doctors subscribed to the medical college of La Paz city

Abstract

This work was carried out to suggest a basic level course addressed to medicine professionals at Medical College of La Paz city. The central aspect of this work is by which a Bolivian professional in health needs to learn and know the English Language. The first chapter deals with the diagnosis of the current situation of English around the world, our country and our professionals. It gives an explanation of the diagnostic of the Medical College institution of La Paz City and our medicine professionals’ situation regard to this language. The second chapter presents the theoretical framework for our project, it copes with the linguistic foundations for course design that is to say the most important points that ought to be considered when designing a course. The third chapter is the proposal itself, this chapter shows the works effectuated at the institution and our main project, it gives an account of the activities and the steps followed to develop the course, a detailed description of the course and some suggestions when designing a lesson plan. The fourth chapter presents the results and evaluation of the course regard to our participants. The fifth chapter deals with the conclusion and recommendations that we propose for a good practice of the course.