ZLAJ0121 English Language 1 I - practice

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught online.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Veronika Dvořáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Michelle Elaine Burke (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Klapilová (seminar tutor)
doc. Wei-lun Lu, Ph.D. (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: Thu 10:00–11:40 C15/113, M. Burke
ZLAJ0121/22: Thu 12:00–13:40 B11/228, J. Klapilová
ZLAJ0121/23: Mon 11:00–12:40 C15/309, M. Burke
ZLAJ0121/24: Mon 15:00–16:40 C15/308, J. Klapilová
ZLAJ0121/25: Tue 6. 10. 13:00–14:40 B11/211, Tue 13. 10. 13:00–14:40 B11/211, Tue 20. 10. 13:00–14:40 B11/211, Tue 27. 10. 13:00–14:40 B11/211, Tue 3. 11. 13:00–14:40 B11/211, Tue 10. 11. 13:00–14:40 B11/211, Tue 24. 11. 13:00–14:40 B11/211, Tue 1. 12. 13:00–14:40 B11/211, Tue 8. 12. 13:00–14:40 B11/211, Tue 15. 12. 13:00–14:40 B11/211, Tue 5. 1. 13:00–14:40 B11/211, Tue 12. 1. 13:00–14:40 B11/211, Tue 19. 1. 13:00–14:40 B11/211, W. Lu
ZLAJ0121/26: Fri 9. 10. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, Fri 16. 10. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, Fri 23. 10. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, Fri 30. 10. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, Fri 6. 11. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, Fri 13. 11. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, Fri 20. 11. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, Fri 27. 11. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, Fri 4. 12. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, Fri 11. 12. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, Fri 18. 12. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, Fri 8. 1. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, Fri 15. 1. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, Fri 22. 1. 14:00–15:40 C15/308, W. Lu
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 and to enhance their knowledge of selected grammar chapters at level B2. The course also seeks to develop in students knowledge of specialized discipline-specific vocabulary and skills for effective doctor-patient communication.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students are able to describe and explain terms related to bodily systems; are able to participate in a debate on a range of healthcare related topics and are familiar with the basic principles and relevant vocabulary for doctor-patient communication.
Syllabus
  • 1 Why Medicine I, 2 Why Medicine II, 3 Introduction to Medical Language, U4 Clinical Communication, 5 Trauma and Orthopaedics I, 6 Trauma and Orthopaedics II, 7 Clinical pharmacology I, 8 Clinical pharmacology II, 9 Gastroenterology I, 10 Gastroenterology II, 11 Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 12 Collective and Patient Compliance, 13 Dentistry, 14 Credit test
Literature
  • MCCARTER, Sam. Medicine 1.. Online. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009. 1 CD. ISBN 9780194023030. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
  • MCCARTER, Sam. Medicine 2.. Online. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009. 1 CD. ISBN 9780194569583. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
  • GLENDINNING, Eric H. and Ron HOWARD. Professional English in use : medicine. Online. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007. 175 s. ISBN 9780521682015. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
  • GYŐRFFY, Mária. English for Doctors.. Online. 1st ed. Praha: Triton, 2001. 226 pp. ISBN 80-7254-203-6. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. Online. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004. x, 379. ISBN 0521537622. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
  • ŠTĚPÁNEK, Libor, Janice DE HAAFF, Alena HRADILOVÁ and David SCHÜLLER. Academic English – Akademická angličtina: Průvodce anglickým jazykem pro studenty, akademiky a vědce (Academic English: a guide for students, academics and scientists). Online. Praha: Grada, 2011. 224 pp. ISBN 978-80-247-3577-1. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
Teaching methods
seminars, discussions, pair work, group work, home assignments, e-learning, reading, presentations
Assessment methods
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. Assessment is based on the attendance and results of the credit test (minimum score 60%).
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 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023.
  • Enrolment Statistics (autumn 2020, recent)
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