Health communication is critical component of effective health delivery. While there are studies on the readability Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) around the world, so far, there is only one Ghanaian study that e...Health communication is critical component of effective health delivery. While there are studies on the readability Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) around the world, so far, there is only one Ghanaian study that explored the language of patient information leaflets for malaria. The present study explores the language of PILs of seven common ailments in Ghana. In all, 68 leaflets were purposely sampled for the study. Using SMOG and Flesch Kincaid grade level readability formulae, the researcher measured the readability of PILs and discovered that the readability of all the PILs was difficult to read except the dewormer leaflets that scored standard reading score. Further statistical analysis reveal that the lexical and syntactic complexity of the leaflets were not statistically different. Finally, an interview with 20 patients confirmed that the leaflets are difficult to read due to the complex words and long sentence structures. It is recommended that the PILs be revised to make the leaflets readable.展开更多
COVID has already been taken as a global pandemic,the culprit of which is the virus called SARS-CoV-2.Virologists around the world have been working hard at trying to find remedies and protection methods for the world...COVID has already been taken as a global pandemic,the culprit of which is the virus called SARS-CoV-2.Virologists around the world have been working hard at trying to find remedies and protection methods for the world.This paper is a brief analysis of lexical features of English virology texts,which will show that technical words,semi-technical words,and acronyms are the three prominent lexical features of English virology tests.It may be helpful in guiding cross-language communication in the virologists’community,which the authors hope would facilitate global research on COVID.展开更多
As a very common language phenomenon in English and Chinese culture, taboo exists in almost every aspects of daily life. Taboo is a relatively sensitive topic and it has distinctive national features and profound cult...As a very common language phenomenon in English and Chinese culture, taboo exists in almost every aspects of daily life. Taboo is a relatively sensitive topic and it has distinctive national features and profound cultural connotations. The comparative study of English and Chinese taboos is an important subject in intercultural communication, which is easy to be overlooked.The short knowledge of taboo is a great barrier in intercultural communication, therefore, making a comparative study of linguistic taboos becomes imperative.展开更多
Elaborate explanations of word definitions and word distinctions are the usual practice in reading class in China. This paper proposes a 3P method in vocabulary learning and teaching which includes vocabulary preview,...Elaborate explanations of word definitions and word distinctions are the usual practice in reading class in China. This paper proposes a 3P method in vocabulary learning and teaching which includes vocabulary preview, vocabulary processing, and vocabulary practice, aiming for a better knowledge of vocabulary and a better comprehension of the text.展开更多
文摘Health communication is critical component of effective health delivery. While there are studies on the readability Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) around the world, so far, there is only one Ghanaian study that explored the language of patient information leaflets for malaria. The present study explores the language of PILs of seven common ailments in Ghana. In all, 68 leaflets were purposely sampled for the study. Using SMOG and Flesch Kincaid grade level readability formulae, the researcher measured the readability of PILs and discovered that the readability of all the PILs was difficult to read except the dewormer leaflets that scored standard reading score. Further statistical analysis reveal that the lexical and syntactic complexity of the leaflets were not statistically different. Finally, an interview with 20 patients confirmed that the leaflets are difficult to read due to the complex words and long sentence structures. It is recommended that the PILs be revised to make the leaflets readable.
基金2021 Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(No.XJ2021284)First-Class Curriculum Construction Program of USST“English Interpreting Ability Training”(YLKC202204)The Eleventh China Foreign Language Education Fund Project“On the blended teaching model of interpretation course with the synergistic development of interpretation ability and critical thinking ability”(ZGWYJYJJ11A071).
文摘COVID has already been taken as a global pandemic,the culprit of which is the virus called SARS-CoV-2.Virologists around the world have been working hard at trying to find remedies and protection methods for the world.This paper is a brief analysis of lexical features of English virology texts,which will show that technical words,semi-technical words,and acronyms are the three prominent lexical features of English virology tests.It may be helpful in guiding cross-language communication in the virologists’community,which the authors hope would facilitate global research on COVID.
文摘As a very common language phenomenon in English and Chinese culture, taboo exists in almost every aspects of daily life. Taboo is a relatively sensitive topic and it has distinctive national features and profound cultural connotations. The comparative study of English and Chinese taboos is an important subject in intercultural communication, which is easy to be overlooked.The short knowledge of taboo is a great barrier in intercultural communication, therefore, making a comparative study of linguistic taboos becomes imperative.
文摘Elaborate explanations of word definitions and word distinctions are the usual practice in reading class in China. This paper proposes a 3P method in vocabulary learning and teaching which includes vocabulary preview, vocabulary processing, and vocabulary practice, aiming for a better knowledge of vocabulary and a better comprehension of the text.
