EMAJ0222c English II

Faculty of Medicine
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Bc. Merve Aydin, M. B.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Julie Havlíková (seminar tutor)
Tetiana Kibalnikova, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marie Lahodová Vališová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Katarína Lexová, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. David Zelený (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jana Vyorálková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. David Zelený
Language Centre, Faculty of Medicine Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. David Zelený
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Medicine Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable
Wed 18. 2. 10:00–11:40 B11/211, Wed 25. 2. 10:00–11:40 B11/211, Wed 4. 3. 10:00–11:40 B11/211, Wed 11. 3. 10:00–11:40 B11/211, Wed 18. 3. 10:00–11:40 B11/211, Wed 25. 3. 10:00–11:40 B11/211, Wed 1. 4. 10:00–11:40 B11/211, Wed 8. 4. 10:00–11:40 B11/211, Wed 15. 4. 10:00–11:40 B11/211, Wed 22. 4. 10:00–11:40 B11/211, Wed 29. 4. 10:00–11:40 B11/211, Wed 6. 5. 10:00–11:40 B11/211, Wed 20. 5. 10:00–11:40 B11/228, Wed 27. 5. 10:00–11:40 B11/211
Prerequisites
EMAJ0121c English I
General English at the B2 CEFR level. The knowledge of specialist discipline-specific vocabulary covered in the EMAJ0121c English 1 I course.
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
Abstract
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, academic presentation and writing skills for effective doctor-patient, doctor-doctor and doctor-nursing staff communication.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to describe and explain terms related to selected bodily systems; apply medical language in doctor-patient, doctor-doctor, and doctor-nursing staff communication; present and discuss specialized topics.
Key topics

WEEK 1: Presentations

WEEK 2: Reproductive Medicine,A: Why Study Reproductive Medicine, B: Embryologist Workplace and Work, Description, C: Five Years After Graduation – Imagining Your Professional Future

WEEK 3 Genetics and Genetic Disorders, A: Mendel and Types of Genetic Inheritance, B: Genetic Disorders

WEEK 4 Genetic Testing and Genetic Counselling I, A: Genetic Testing (General), B: Introduction to Genetic Counselling, C: Introduction to Genetic Counselling Steps in Reproductive Medicine

WEEK 5  Genetic Testing and Genetic Counselling II, A: Vocabulary Revision – Genetic Terminology, B: Communication in Genetic Counselling, C: Simulation - Practising Clear Communication in Genetic Counselling

WEEK 6 Oral Exam Practice

WEEK 7 Male and Female Fertility: Medical and Lifestyle Factors, A: Causes of Infertility, B: Dealing with Infertility, C: Simulation

WEEK 8 Early Pregnancy and Pregnancy Loss, A: Stages of Prenatal Development, B: Embryonic Development, C: Foetal Development

WEEK 9 Assisted Reproductive Technology. IVF, A: Fertility Treatments, B: In Vitro Fertilization, C: Embryo Development, D: Choosing a Fertility Treatment

WEEK 10 Debating the Ethics of Reproductive Medicine I, A: The Basics of Argumentation, B: Vocabulary Practice, C: Debate

WEEK 11 Debating the Ethics of Reproductive Medicine II, A: Introduction, B: Vocabulary And Useful Phrases, C: Preparation For the Debate, D: Debate Procedure, E: It´s Time to Spin the Wheel

WEEK 12:Professional Communication, A: Patient-Centred Communication, B: Communication and Teamwork within the Fertility Settings, C: Simulation

WEEK 13 Revision & Mock Exam

WEEK 14 Test Written in a Class Time

Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • POVINNÝ výukový a studijní materiál formou pdf online dokumentu dodává vyučující.
    not specified
  • MCCARTER, Sam. Medicine 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009, 1 CD. ISBN 9780194023030. info
  • MCCARTER, Sam. Medicine 2. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009, 1 CD. ISBN 9780194569583. info
  • GLENDINNING, Eric H. and Beverly A. S. HOLMSTRÖM. English in medicine a course in communication skills. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, 1 zvuková. ISBN 0521606675. info
  • GYŐRFFY, Mária. English for doctors : authentic consulting - room activities for doctors, dentists, students and nurses, with accompanying recorded material. 1st ed. Praha: Triton, 2001, 226 s. ISBN 8072542036. info
  • 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
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
seminars, discussions, pair work, group work, home assignments, reading, presentations
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
The final exam consists of three parts: i) in-class presentation, ii) final written exam, iii) oral exam. To pass the course, students need to score the minimum of 70% in each of the three parts. 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
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2021, spring 2022, spring 2023, spring 2024, spring 2025.
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