ZLAJ0121 English Language 1 I - practice

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Veronika Dvořáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Klapilová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marie Lahodová Vališová (seminar tutor)
Ing. Katarína Lexová, M.A. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jana Vyorálková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Veronika Dvořáčková, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Medicine Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Veronika Dvořáčková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Medicine Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable of Seminar Groups
ZLAJ0121/21: Mon 14:00–15:40 A20/207, V. Dvořáčková
ZLAJ0121/22: Tue 8:00–9:40 A21/111, J. Klapilová
ZLAJ0121/23: Thu 10:30–12:10 B11/211, J. Klapilová
ZLAJ0121/24: Tue 17. 9. 10:30–12:10 A21/112, Tue 24. 9. 10:30–12:10 A21/112, Tue 1. 10. 10:30–12:10 A21/112, Tue 8. 10. 10:30–12:10 A21/112, Tue 15. 10. 10:30–12:10 A21/112, Tue 22. 10. 10:30–12:10 A21/112, Tue 29. 10. 10:30–12:10 A21/112, Tue 5. 11. 10:30–12:10 A21/112, Tue 12. 11. 10:30–12:10 A21/112, Tue 19. 11. 10:30–12:10 A21/112, Tue 26. 11. 10:30–12:10 A21/112, Tue 3. 12. 10:30–12:10 A21/112, Tue 17. 12. 10:30–12:10 A21/112, V. Dvořáčková
Prerequisites
General English at the B1+ CEFR level.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course objective is to develop students' receptive (reading, listening) and productive (speaking, writing) English language skills. The course also seeks to develop in students knowledge of specialized discipline-specific vocabulary.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students are able to describe and explain terms related to bodily systems and are able to participate in a debate on a range of healthcare related topics.
Syllabus
  • Unit 1 Simulation in Dentistry, Unit 2 Introduction to Medical Language, Unit 3 Trauma and Orthopaedics, 4 Pharmacology and Substance Abuse, Unit 5 Gastrointestinal Disorders, Unit 6–7 Letter of Referral, Unit 8 Respiratory Medicine, Unit 9 Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Unit 10 Cardiology, U11 Urology and Nephrology, Unit 12 Endocrinology and Neurology
Literature
    required literature
  • POVINNÝ výukový a studijní materiál formou pdf online dokumentu dodává vyučující.
    not specified
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521537622. info
Teaching methods
seminars, discussions, pair work, group work, home assignments, e-learning, reading, presentations
Assessment methods
Assessment is based on the i) passing of the credit test (min. score 70 %), ii) passing of the professional written genre (letter of referral, minimum score 70 %) and iii) attendance. Attendance is compulsory. TWO unexcused absences are allowed. Absences beyond this quota are excused provided a letter of excuse is handed in at the Office for Studies which then officially displays it in the IS.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 30.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023.
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