All students on degrees with Russian take both modules on the Year 2A Russian Language programme:

SERS0016: Comprehension of Russian (Year 2A)...

All students on degrees with Russian take both modules on the Year 2A Russian Language programme:

SERS0016: Comprehension of Russian (Year 2A) (Russian-English Translation, Aural Comprehension)
SERS0018: Use of Russian (Year 2A) (Grammar, Working with Texts, Writing Skills, Oral)

The two compulsory modules build on the thorough base in Russian achieved in the Year 1A Russian language programme through further study at intermediate level and leading towards an upper intermediate level of Russian.

Aims:

To develop students' command of Russian at an intermediate level and leading towards an upper intermediate level.
To develop skills in reading, translating and listening
To consolidate and further develop a knowledge of grammar and syntax, lexis, register and style, as well as language awareness and language learning skills
To acquaint students with a wide range of authentic language materials, to develop skills of working with texts, and to enhance students' knowledge and understanding of Russian life and culture through the materials studied.

This module will aim to provide insight and understanding in the breadth of recent mobile and social innovations and their potential role in surgical care...

This module will aim to provide insight and understanding in the breadth of recent mobile and social innovations and their potential role in surgical care delivery. The module will cover the development and the current status of the mobile apps and social media ecosystems. Students will review both the opportunities that exist, learn from successful case studies and gain insight into the regulatory frameworks surrounding these mobile technologies.

Aim of the module:

To develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the medical mobile app ecosystem.
	Specifically, the production and regulatory processes, the research evidence, published experience in the field and the potential pitfalls.
	 To promote an understanding of the various social media platforms available and healthcare social media innovations, utility and risks.
Learning outcomes:

Understand how to plan, develop, evaluate and produce medical app safely
	Gain an understanding of the opportunities and risks presented by mobile technology and social media
	Understand the development of regulatory environment surrounding the delivery of mobile app projects
	Join, initiate and engage online with medical social media discussions
	Develop a deep understanding of the social media or app ecosystem surrounding a specific aspect of healthcare
	How to set-up a social media account, engage with journal clubs online and create or contribute content and discussions (on Twitter and within LinkedIn professional groups)
	Synthesise, review and critique current mobile health applications
	Undertake an observational study and deliver a short research project based on personal hypothesis through a self-directed project