EMAJ0121c English I

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Veronika Dvořáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Klapilová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marie Lahodová Vališová (assistant)
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
Wed 8:00–9:40 A21/107
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 at level B2. The course also seeks to develop in students knowledge of specialized discipline-specific vocabulary and skills for effective doctor-patient/client 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/client communication.
Syllabus
  • Unit 1 Why Medicine, Unit 2 Medical Curriculum, Unit 3 Introduction to Medical Language, Unit 4 Patient-Centred Communication, Unit 5 Trauma and Orthopaedics, Unit 6 Letter of Referral, Unit 7 Pharmacology and Substance Abuse, Unit 8 Pandemic Times and Vaccination, Unit 9 Gastrointestinal Disorders, Unit 10 Giving a Diagnosis, Unit 11 Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Unit 12 Medication Adherence and Health Behaviour Change, Unit 13 Reproductive Medicine I
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)
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.
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